Description
Gourmet lobster grilled cheese nestles succulent seafood between golden, garlic-infused bread slices, creating a luxurious sandwich that elevates comfort food. Rich, melted cheese and sweet lobster meat promise a coastal indulgence you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 1/2 lb lobster tail
Bread and Cheese:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Additives:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mince garlic cloves and finely chop fresh chives and parsley, creating a fragrant herb blend that will elevate the sandwich’s flavor profile.
- Gently dice lobster meat and lobster tail into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform cooking and optimal texture.
- Combine softened butter with minced garlic, creating a pungent spread that will infuse the bread with rich, aromatic notes.
- Brush each sourdough slice with the garlic butter mixture, coating both exterior and interior surfaces generously.
- Layer the interior of one bread slice with sharp cheddar, gruyère, and mozzarella cheeses, creating a decadent cheese foundation.
- Carefully arrange lobster pieces over the cheese layer, seasoning with salt and black pepper for enhanced taste.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs over the lobster, adding a vibrant, fresh dimension to the sandwich.
- Close the sandwich with the second buttered bread slice, pressing gently to ensure even contact.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low temperature (around 325°F), allowing for gradual, even browning.
- Drizzle olive oil in the skillet and place the sandwich, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns golden and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwich, cooking the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely and bread achieves a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Substitute lactose-free cheese for those with dairy sensitivities, maintaining the rich, melty texture of the original recipe.
- Consider using gluten-free sourdough bread to make the sandwich celiac-friendly without compromising on taste and crunch.
- Swap lobster with imitation crab or cooked shrimp for a more budget-friendly alternative that still delivers impressive seafood flavor.
- Add a light drizzle of truffle oil or lemon zest just before serving to elevate the sandwich’s gourmet profile and introduce an extra layer of complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg