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| Lobster Bisque |
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
2 lbs. uncooked lobster
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
small bunch parsley
10 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sherry
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chervil
2 teaspoons chopped chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
salt and white pepper |
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Preparation
Wash lobster well. Separate head from body (tail by inserting sharp knife into first membrane layer hold the two together).
Combine head, celery, carrot, onion, bay leaf, parsley, and water in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes, skimming as necessary. Add lobster tail to stock and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, again skimming as necessary. Strain; reserve 8 cups stock and tail.
Using scissors, extract meat from reserved tail by cutting through shell and carefully peeling away meat. Place lobster meat in food processor or blender with 1/4 cup reserved stock and puree until smooth.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add reserved stock and milk. Return to heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until thick and creamy.
Add pureed lobster, sherry, chervil, chives, tarragon, and salt and pepper. Serve hot.
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Lobster Thermidor
| Lobster Thermidor |
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
2 cooked lobsters, about 2 lbs. each
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chopped scallions
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup grated gruyere cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
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Preparation
Cut lobsters in half along length of body and extract meat, reserving shells. Cut into bite-size pieces and place in large bowl.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add scallions, cook 1 minute. Add flour and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Gradually whisk in milk, return to heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and boils.
Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup gruyere, salt, and mustard; stir until cheese melts. Add to lobster and mix well. Return mixture to lobster shells.
Preheat oven to 350 °
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