Description
A delightful Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring melty cheese and succulent lobster, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 4 slices thick sourdough or Texas toast
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Fresh herbs (thyme, dill, etc.), optional
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Old Bay seasoning, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- If using fresh lobster, boil the lobster in salted water until bright red, then remove the meat and chop.
- In a bowl, combine lobster meat, cheeses, herbs, garlic, and seasonings.
- Spread butter on the outsides of each slice of bread.
- In a skillet over medium heat, place one slice of bread and layer with half the cheese-lobster mixture, then top with another slice of bread.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm with dipping sauce or salad.
Notes
For lighter options, use low-fat cheese or whole-grain bread. Experiment with different cheese combinations for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lobster, Grilled Cheese, Seafood, Sandwich, Comfort Food