Lobster Américaine

Name: Lobster Américaine
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 basil sprig; 2 Tbsps black peppercorns; 118 milliliters brandy; 1 Tbsp canola oil; 2 Tbsps sliced garlic; 2 kilograms whole Maine lobsters; 1 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided; 118 milliliters sliced shallots; 473 milliliters Shrimp Stock; 2 tarragon sprigs; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 118 milliliters unsalted butter, cut into large pieces; 118 milliliters vermouth; 2 Tbsps water; 59 milliliters whipping cream; 0 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper; 4 servings Beurre mont[SPECIAL_CHAR

Need a gluten free and pescatarian main course? Lobster Américaine could be an amazing recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 25g of protein, 34g of fat, and a total of 525 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up pepper, shrimp stock, sea salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

To prepare the lobsters, plunge a heavy chef's knife through each head just above the eyes, making sure the knife goes all the way through the head. Pull the knife in a downward motion between the eyes. Twist off claws where they join the bodies; set claws aside. Twist off tails from the bodies. Reserve bodies.

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Place tails on a cutting board; press to flatten.

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Cut in half lengthwise.

Remove the vein that runs down the center of each tail. Cover and refrigerate tails.

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.

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Add claws to boiling water; cook 5 minutes.

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Remove claws from pan, and cool. Separate knuckles from claws.

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Remove meat from knuckles and claws.

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To prepare sauce, heat canola oil in a large, shallow saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add lobster bodies to pan; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Add shallots and garlic; saut 1 minute.

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Add peppercorns and tomato paste; reduce heat to medium, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in brandy and vermouth; cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 5 minutes).

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Add 2 cups Shrimp Stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.

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Add cream, basil, and tarragon; simmer for 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl. Discard solids. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and ground white pepper. Keep warm.

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Basil

Cream

Salt

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Preheat oven to 35

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To prepare beurre mont, bring 2 tablespoons water to a simmer in a small saucepan.

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Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly with a whisk until butter melts.

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Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over tails.

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Brush 3 tablespoons beurre mont over tails. Arrange tails in a baking dish.

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Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until done.

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Add claw and knuckle meat to remaining beurre mont; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.

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Remove tail meat from shells; place one piece of tail meat in each of 4 shallow bowls. Divide knuckle and claw meat evenly among servings, and discard remaining beurre mont. Spoon 1/2 cup sauce over each serving.

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Servings:

basil sprig 2Tbsps

black peppercorns 118milliliters

brandy 1Tbsp

canola oil 2Tbsps

sliced garlic 2kilograms

whole Maine lobsters 1teaspoons

fine sea salt, divided 118milliliters

sliced shallots 473milliliters

Shrimp Stock 2

tarragon sprigs 2Tbsps

tomato paste 118milliliters

unsalted butter, cut into large pieces 118milliliters

vermouth 2Tbsps

water 59milliliters

whipping cream 0teaspoons

freshly ground white pepper 4servings

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Recommended wine: Chablis, Chardonnay

Chablis and Chardonnay are my top picks for Lobster. Chablis is perfect with lobster, but a chardonny from other regions is bound to hit the spot too. The Louis Jadot Chablis Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 52 dollars per bottle.