lobster

Lobster Thermidor

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 large lobster tails, cooked
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
2 (8-ounce) packages sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
2/3 panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Maine Lobster Pot Pie

Serves 6 to 8

1 large potato, peeled, cubed and boiled
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 sweet bell pepper (red, yellow or orange), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 (6-ounce) package mushrooms, stems trimmed and sliced
2 cups Maine Lobster stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons corn starch
3 tablespoons water
12-ounces cooked Maine lobster, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
2 refrigerated pie crusts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lobster Stock

Makes about 1/2 gallon

Ingredients:

4 pounds lobster shells and/or bodies
10 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, peeled and chopped
6 whole peppercorns
6 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt to taste

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