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Lobster Fricassee

"Lobster is steamed in white wine then served in lobster scented cream sauce. This is a specialty of Jean-Baptiste Molinari of Dromoland Castle."

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 2 (1 1/2 pound) whole lobsters
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, combine the carrot, celery, onion and white wine. Bring to a boil. Add lobsters, cover, and cook until lobsters turn bright red, about 8 minutes. Remove lobsters from the sauce and allow to cool.
  2. When the lobsters have cooled enough to handle, cut each one in half lengthwise. Remove the lobster meat from the shell and claws, keeping it and the shell intact. Discard the tomalley if desired. Slice each tail piece into 4 medallions and set aside.
  3. Continue to simmer the wine and vegetables in the skillet until the liquid has been reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Return the shells to the sauce and stir in the brandy. Simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the stock through a sieve or mesh strainer into a saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the butter just until melted. Add the lobster meat to the sauce and cook over low heat until heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 602 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 379mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by The Lobster Lady Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've been cooking lobster for 35 years. 8 minutes is not long enough to fully cook a lobster. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by Love2cook   view full review
Excellent!!!

 

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