Description
A decadent blend of sweet lobster and gooey cheeses, grilled to golden perfection for a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh or cooked lobster meat
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz creamy fontina cheese, shredded
- 4 slices of sourdough or thick-cut white bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- If using fresh lobster, boil it in salted water for 8-10 minutes until opaque, then cool and chop.
- In a bowl, mix chopped lobster with salt, pepper, cheese, and fresh herbs.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
- On unbuttered side, layer lobster filling and top with extra cheese.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low; cook sandwich until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip and repeat.
- Let sit for a minute before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute sautéed mushrooms or roasted red peppers for the lobster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lobster, grilled cheese, sandwich, gourmet, comfort food