Lobster And Macaroni Gratin | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 pounds lobster, claw and tail meat removed, and set aside, discard the shell and reserve the coral and tomalley
• 1/4 cup Cognac
• 1/4 cup small diced carrot
• 2 tablespoons small diced celery
• 3 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup port wine
• 1 bouquet garni
• 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 7 ounces tiny macaroni, cooked al denta and tossed with olive oil
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese, plus 1 tablespoon
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cooked whole lobster claws
• Long chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives