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Maine Lobster Sheet Pan Nachos

Recipe

Total cook time Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings 4-6

Ingredients

Maine Lobster
Maine Lobster

6 tails (about 1½–2 lbs total), shells removed and chopped into bite-size pieces

Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp

Garlic

3-4 cloves minced

Parsley

1 TBSP chopped

Kosher Salt

½ tsp

Lemon Juice

1 tsp

Cheese Sauce
Unsalted Butter

1½ tbsp

Yellow Onion

½ cup (about ½ onion)

Red Bell Pepper

½ cup (about 1 pepper, diced)

Heavy Whipping Cream

1½ cups (room temp or slightly warm)

Monterey Jack Cheese

3/4 cup, freshly shredded

White Cheddar Cheese

3/4 cup, freshly shredded

Gruyère Cheese

3/4 cup, freshly shredded

Smoked Paprika

½ tsp

White Pepper

1/4 tsp

Salt

To taste

Pico de Gallo
Roma Tomatoes

3, diced

Red Onion

½ onion, finely diced

Jalapeño

1 jalapeño, minced

Red Wine Vinegar

1 tbsp

Cilantro

2 tbsp, chopped

Salt and pepper

To taste

Directions

Step 1: Prep the Maine Lobster

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2:

In a bowl, combine chopped Maine Lobster meat, 1 tbsp parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat evenly.

Step 3:

Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 4:

Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5:

Add the seasoned Maine Lobster and cook 1–2 minutes per side until opaque.

Step 6:

Squeeze in lemon juice, toss once more, and remove from heat.

Step 7: Make the Cheese Sauce

Use a nonstick or enamel-coated pan for this part.

Melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-low heat.

Step 8:

Add diced onion and red bell pepper and cook 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 9:

Pour in 1½ cups heavy cream, warming it gently until it steams; do not boil.

Step 10:

Turn the heat to low. Add cheeses gradually, stirring constantly:
• ¾ cup Monterey Jack
• ¾ cup White Cheddar
• ¾ cup Gruyère

Stir until melted and silky.

Step 11:

Season with smoked paprika, white pepper, and a pinch of salt.

Step 12:

Keep on low heat until ready to pour.

Step 13: Warm the Chips

Spread tortilla chips in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

Bake at 350°F for 4–5 minutes to warm and slightly crisp.

Step 14: Assemble the Nachos

Drizzle or spoon the hot cheese sauce evenly over the warm chips.

Sprinkle Maine Lobster pieces all over right on top of that cheese sauce.

Finish Fresh

Step 15: Finish Fresh

Top with your pico de gallo right before serving.

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro or microgreens, add lime wedges on the side, and serve hot.

Step 16:

Enjoy!

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