Lobster Mac and Cheese with Silky Sauce - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 4 lobster tails (approx. 5-6 oz each), meat removed and chopped into 1-inch chunks
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (2 tbsp for lobster, 4 tbsp for roux, 2 tbsp for crust)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.25 tsp sea salt, divided
• 1 lb cavatappi or large elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk, warmed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz Gruyère cheese, freshly shredded
• 8 oz sharp white cheddar, freshly shredded
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese