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Auntie Anita's Lobster Stew

By: Delight 
"Stirring is the most important thing in this masterpiece, otherwise it will curdle. According to experts on fine Maine cookery, the important steps to success in creating the perfect lobster stew are, first, this partial cooling before ever so gently adding the milk - a mere trickle at a time. The constant stirring until the stew blossoms a rich salmon color under your spoon and, finally, the aging, since every passing hour improves ins flavor. Some 'experts' even say two days. Overnight is good and 5 to 6 hours improves its flavor considerably. Be sure to reheat slowly."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

What to Drink?

Wine Types of Wine: Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
6 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (1 pound) Maine lobsters
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 quart whole milk

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the lobsters; boil until the lobsters turn bright red and the claws are easily pulled off, 12 to 14 minutes. Once done, remove with a pair of tongs, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
  2. Split the lobsters in half lengthwise. Remove and reserve the green tomalley (liver), the red coral (eggs), and the thick white substance from inside the claws. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the reserved tomalley and coral. Cook and stir for 8 minutes, breaking up the tomalley.
  3. Remove the meat from the claws and tail. Remove the black vein from the tail, cut the meat into bite sized pieces, and add to the tomalley. Reduce the heat to low; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour the milk into the saucepan a trickle at a time, stirring constantly, until the stew is thick, hot, and has blossomed into a rich salmon color.
  4. Place the stew in the refrigerator, and let stand 5 to 6 hours. This is one off the secrets of truly fine flavor. It's called aging. Once the stew has aged, return to the stove over medium-low heat, and cook until hot. You do not need salt or pepper when the stew is prepared in this manner.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 554 | Total Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 301mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by LABSARE4ME   view full review
This is the real deal for people in Maine. I have lived on the Maine coast all my life and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Phae2584   view full review
Great, easy receipe! Only thing I added was a little bit of spices (salt, pepper, celery salt)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by krzylilwoman   view full review
I totally agree using the tomalley and the thick white substance from inside the claws makes...

 

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