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Lobster Americaine




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List of Ingredients




1 and ½ pounds cooked lobster meat
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin, if possible)
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves minced garlic
½ cup finely chopped shallots
4 medium-sized plum (Roma) tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 tablespoon tarragon
2 oz. Cognac or other fine brandy
4 oz. dry white wine
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup bread crumbs for topping


Recipe



Preheat over to 350 degrees. Steam 2-3 lobsters (enough to yield one and a half pounds of lobster meat) in salt water. Clean lobsters, saving the shells for later use. Coarsely chop lobster meat and set aside. Note: you may be able to buy pre-cooked lobster meat in your local supermarket. If you choose to do this, be sure that the cooked lobster tail is curled - a sign that the lobster was cooked alive.

In a deep skillet, heat olive oil and butter on medium-high heat until butter is completely melted and no longer bubbles. Add garlic and shallots and sautee until shallots are transparent. Next, add tomatoes, parsley and tarragon and cook for a minute or two.

In a separate medium sauce pan, heat the Cognac. Set aside for a second. Add lobster meat to the vegetable mixture. Immediately add Cognac to the lobster and vegetable mixture, and flame for just a moment. When flame dies down, add white wine and simmer for three to five minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, to allow mixture to come together.

Spoon mixture into clean lobster shells. If you’d prefer, you may also use individual casserole dishes. Top lobster mixture with bread crumbs, and sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Bake in 350 degree oven for ten minutes.

Recipe serves four. This dish goes excellent with scalloped creamed potatoes, as well as asparagus in a Hollandaise sauce. Try it with the white sparkling wine of your choice.