Ingredients

For the Lobster and Spinach Dip:

• 2 cups cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 shallot, minced

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• 5 ounces fresh spinach, washed and dried

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2-3 cups half-and-half

• 3.5 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese

• 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• Avocado oil spray

For Serving:

• Fresh pita chips or toasted pita triangles

• Sliced sourdough baguette

• Crackers or tortilla chips

Instructions

Prepare the Base:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced shallot and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add garlic and fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts and releases its moisture. Add chopped lobster meat and sauté for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Make the Cheese Sauce:

4. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat, whisking to prevent browning. Add flour one tablespoon at a time, whisking until incorporated to create a golden roux.

5. Gradually add warmed half-and-half, half a cup at a time, whisking until each addition is thoroughly combined. Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.

6. Add Gruyère and Monterey Jack cheeses, whisking until fully melted and incorporated. Remove from heat.

Assemble and Bake:

7. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese mixture with sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and parsley. Mix until well blended.

8. Fold in the lobster and spinach mixture, then add salt and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

9. Top with panko breadcrumbs and spray lightly with avocado oil. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.

10. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the dip to set slightly.