Feast your taste buds on the ultimate seafood indulgence - our remarkable Lobster Stuffed Potato! Picture this: a colossal baked potato, its skin crisp and golden, cradling a luscious filling of succulent lobster meat, enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This dish is not just a meal; it's an experience.
This recipe collection offers three variations to tantalize your palate. The Classic Lobster Stuffed Potato is a timeless delight, featuring a velvety filling of lobster, cream, and cheese. For a touch of elegance, try the Lobster Stuffed Potato with Truffle Oil, where the earthy aroma of truffle oil elevates the dish to new heights. And if you're craving a spicy kick, the Lobster Stuffed Potato with Chipotle Sauce is sure to deliver, with its smoky, subtly spicy sauce that adds an extra layer of flavor.
LOBSTER-STUFFED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F; position an oven rack in the middle of the oven.
- Poke holes in the potatoes, then place them on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until just soft, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the lobsters in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes-this will put the lobsters to sleep and calm them down so they're not so acrobatic when you try to finish them off. Fill a large pot with water and add enough salt so the water tastes like seawater, then bring to a boil. Fill a very large bowl with ice and water.
- Working with one lobster at a time, in one decisive motion, plunge a chef's knife into and all the way through the lobster's head so the head is halved vertically-this kills it quickly. Break down the lobster by removing the claws and the tail. Discard the lobster carcasses or save them to make lobster stock later.
- Add the lobster tails to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes, then add the claws and cook for an additional 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the lobster from the boiling water and set aside. Once cool, crack the claws and tails and remove the meat. Quarter the tails lengthwise and chop. Cut the claw meat in half and chop it into pieces the same size as the tail meat.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly; leave the oven on. Carefully, without breaking the skin, slice the potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Reserve for later.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and cook until the milk solids sink to the bottom of the pan and turn hazelnut brown and the butter starts to smell nutty, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rosemary and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the scooped potato flesh, salt and pepper to the saucepan and stir to combine. Add the chopped lobster, creme fraiche and 3/4 cup of the Gruyere. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the potato-lobster mixture into the potato shells and place them in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or on a quarter-sheet tray. Sprinkle the potatoes with the remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere and bake until the potatoes are hot and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Top with the scallions, and serve.
LOBSTER STUFFED WITH MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Wash live lobsters under cold water, leaving rubber bands on claws. To kill a lobster sever its spinal cord (this is the least painful method). Deaden its sense of pain by thrusting the tip of the knife between the lobster's eyes and continue moving downward into the natural breach where the head and front abdominal shells meet. Turn lobster around and split downthe tail, but do not cut in half. Discard stomach. Remove rubber bands from claws. Place lobsters on baking dish or baking pan. Insert wooden skewers through the length of tails. Season with salt, pepper and 2 ounces of butter. using a pastry bag with a star tip, pipe mashed potatoes (see Mashed Potato recipe) into front cavity and bake in 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes. Serve lobster with melted butter and lemon wedges.
- For the mashed potatoes: Dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place 1 1/2 quarts of water in medium-size pot over high heat. When the water boils, add the potatoes. Cover and cook until fork-tender. When potatoes are cooked, drain well using a colander. While the potatoes are draining in colander, melt butter in small pot. Add heavy ceam to butter. Bring butter and cream to a boil. Remove from stove. Place drained potatoes in a mixing bowl. Set electric mixer to medium speed and proceed wihpping potatoes. With machine running, slowly add heavy cream and butter. Whip potatoes until smooth (approximately 4 to 5 minutes). Stop machine and remove bowl. Fold in sour cream and scallions. Add salt and pepper. Place a star tip on pastry bag. Place potatoes in pastry bag. Pipe mashed potatoes into front cavity of lobster (see Lobster Recipe) and bake in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes. Yield: 2 servings
LOBSTER MASHED POTATOES
I had this amazing dish at a lovely Pacific Northwest steakhouse and I knew I had to figure out how to make this special treat. These potatoes were so delicious, I could have skipped the steak entirely. This is my take on this rich and decadent side dish. This has become one of our traditions on Valentine's Day with a fabulous tenderloin steak. YUMMY! This would work well with your own mashed potato recipe instead of the basic mashed potato recipe listed here. You could certainly do this recipe with lobster tails instead of the whole lobster. You could even use precooked lobster ignoring the lobster cooking instructions. It looks like it is time consuming, but it is so easy and worth the effort for a special meal.
Provided by mauigirl
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- Combine the water with 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot; bring to a boil
- Plunge lobster into boiling water, cover the pot, and return the water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the lobster becomes bright right, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lobster from the water and set aside to cool.
- When cool enough to handle, clean lobster and pull out tail meat, reserving the tail shell. Crack claws and remove the meat.
- Chop the tail meat coarsely and reserve with the intact claw meat in a covered dish; keep warm in the preheated oven.
- Put about 1 inch of water in the bottom of a saucepan with 1 teaspoon salt; bring to boil.
- Add potatoes to the boiling water; top with intact lobster tail shell.
- Cover the saucepan and return the water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove lobster shell and discard.
- Drain the water from the saucepan.
- Reduce the heat to low. Gently shake the pan over low heat to dry the potatoes.
- Add the butter to the potatoes and mash until no lumps remain.
- Add cream until you get your preferred consistency
- Fold in reserved chopped lobster meat.
- Sprinkle with paprika to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 178.4 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 5336.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
LOBSTER STUFFED POTATO
I got this recipe from a chef who taught a gourmet cooking class many years ago. The recipe is from the award winning restaurant "Windows on The Water" which is in Kennebunkport, Maine, not far from President Bush's family compound. I'm sure you could substitute the lobster meat with imitation crab or lobster. Lobster meat is very expensive; around $23.00 per pound.
Provided by Mainely Debbie
Categories Lobster
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 Stuffed Potato Halves
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bake the potatoes at 375 for about 1 hour or until center can easily be pierced with a fork. Let potatoes cool until they can be handled without burning yourself.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and remove the pulp and put in a bowl and put aside leaving a potato shell.
- Melt the butter in a saute pan, add onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in lobster meat and wine, bring to a boil stirring frequently until liquid has evaporated.
- Add sour cream and heavy cream and remove from heat.
- Combine potato pulp, lobster mixture, cheese and scallions making sure everything is combined well.
- Equally stuff the potato shells with mixture.
- Bake at 400F about 30-45 minutes until hot then serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Look for large, firm potatoes that are free of blemishes. Russet potatoes are a good option, as they hold their shape well when baked.
- Microwave the potatoes before baking: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the total cooking time.
- Don't overstuff the potatoes: The filling should be packed tightly, but not so tightly that the potatoes burst open.
- Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor to the filling.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as cooked bacon, chopped vegetables, or herbs.
Conclusion:
Lobster-stuffed potatoes are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can create a dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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