Description
A delicious and gourmet take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring succulent lobster and a blend of rich cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped (claw, tail, or knuckle)
- 2 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 4 slices sourdough bread or brioche
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Filling: In a small mixing bowl, gently combine lobster meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper until uniformly blended.
- Butter Bread Slices: Arrange bread slices on a clean surface. Evenly spread unsalted butter on one side of each slice.
- Add Cheese Layers: Distribute half of both Gruyère and cheddar cheeses onto the unbuttered sides of two bread slices.
- Add Lobster Mixture: Spoon the lobster filling evenly over the cheese layers. Top each portion with the remaining shredded cheeses.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place the remaining bread slices over each sandwich, ensuring the buttered sides face outward.
- Toast Sandwiches: Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches on the surface and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread turns golden and cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Remove sandwiches from the skillet and allow to rest for 1 minute. Slice and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the lobster filling.
- Use fresh lobster for the best taste, but pre-cooked lobster also works well.
- The sandwich can be customized with your favorite cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 92mg