Lobster with Brandy Cream: A Culinary Symphony of Luxurious Flavors
Lobster with Brandy Cream is an epitome of culinary artistry, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of rich, decadent flavors. This classic French dish showcases the succulent sweetness of lobster, perfectly complemented by a velvety brandy cream sauce that adds a touch of sophistication. Indulge in this luxurious creation, as we delve into the intricacies of its preparation, exploring variations such as Lobster Thermidor and Lobster Newburg. Let your taste buds embark on a journey of culinary delight as we uncover the secrets behind this exceptional dish.
LOBSTER IN TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
Lobster meat deserves some luxury and this recipe delivers. The tomato cream sauce is rich and luxurious and makes a perfect partner for tender lobster claws. If you have brandy on hand, use that instead of the wine for a sweet, oaky flavor that is marvelous with lobster. Serve this dinner over rice or pasta and grab a chunk of bread to mop up the extra sauce.
Provided by Dahn Boquist
Categories Main Dish
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet then add the onion. Saute the onion until it is soft then stir in the garlic and tomato paste.
- Add the wine or brandy and simmer until the alcohol is almost completely reduced.
- Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, salt, red pepper, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Add the cream and the cheese. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the lobster and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the lobster meat is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 115 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 700 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat
PAN-SEARED BOSTON COD FISH WITH CRAB AND LOBSTER BRANDY CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- For the sauce: Steam lobster for 15 minutes. Cool completely, 45 minutes to 1 hour, and remove the meat from the shells. Keep claw meat whole. Coarsely chop tail meat. Break up all shells and save for the sauce. Reserve lobster meat in the refrigerator.
- Heat canola oil in saute pan and saute vegetables with thyme leaves until shallots are transparent. Add reserved lobster shells to pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring shells to completely heat and coat. Pour in sherry and then brandy to deglaze pan; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and simmer on low heat until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
- Mix in the tomato paste and add salt and pepper, to taste. Add the heavy cream, stir, and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently until cream and tomato paste bind, about 2 minutes.
- Strain sauce in a strainer over a small bowl. Keep warm until other seafood is prepared.
- For the seafood: Heat pan with canola oil to medium. In a small bowl mix together salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Liberally coat cod fillets with seasoning mixture, then drizzle with olive oil. Place fillets, skin side down, in hot saute pan. Allow fish to cook 3 to 4 minutes until skin side is crusted nicely, then carefully turn and cook 3 to 4 minutes on other side.
- While fish is finishing, place a generous handful of field greens on each plate. Lean sauteed fish against the greens.
- Quickly pour excess oil off from pan and saute shrimp until pink, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Lift out shrimp to plate and add chopped lobster and crabmeat to the pan. Add brandy cream sauce and heat mixture briefly until warmed. Pour half of seafood-cream sauce mixture over bottom half of each fillet. Garnish each plate with one lobster claw and two shrimp.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LOBSTER BRANDY SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the sauce: Add the butter to a small saucepan and heat on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and sweat until light brown. Add the flour and stir until mixed. Add the white wine and mix with a whisk. Add the cream and lobster stock and bring to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the brandy, hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cool and set aside. Warm in a small saucepan as needed.
- For the scallops: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat. Add the oil. Then lightly salt the scallops and add to the pan. Cook the scallops about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
- Warm 4 ounces of lobster sauce and place on the plate. Land the scallops over the lobster sauce, drizzle with truffle oil and serve with rice or potatoes and your favorite vegetables.
BAKED LOBSTERS WITH TARRAGON-CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Remove and discard the rubber or wood claw holders from lobsters.
- Bring the water to a vigorous boil in a large kettle and drop the lobsters into it. When the water returns to the boil cook the lobsters for exactly 2 minutes and drain. Arrange the lobsters shell side up in one layer in a baking pan. Place in the oven and bake exactly 12 minutes.
- Break off the lobsters' claws. Crack the claws in several places. Place the lobster carcasses shell side down on a flat surface and crack each lengthwise to cut them in half. Pull away and discard the tough sac at the beak end of each lobster. Scoop out the soft mass (the tomalley, coral, liver and so on) from the inside of each lobster. Spoon and scrape this into a saucepan. Save any juices and add these to the saucepan.
- Add the shallots to the saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring.
- Arrange the lobster halves shell side down in one layer on a baking pan. Pull and discard the upper half of each claw shell. Add the remaining claws to the baking pan.
- Add the cream to the mixture in the saucepan. Add salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Add the lemon juice. Cook about 2 minutes.
- Line a saucepan with a sieve and pour the mixture into the sieve. Rub with a rubber spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. There should be about 1 cup. Discard the solids.
- Put the sauce on the stove and bring to the simmer. Swirl in the butter and tarragon.
- Spoon the sauce over the cut portions of each lobster and serve.
LOBSTER NEWBURG
Steps:
- Into a large kettle of boiling salted water plunge the lobsters, head first, and boil them, covered, for 8 minutes from the time the water returns to a boil. Transfer the lobsters with tongs to a cutting board and let them cool until they can be handled. Break off the claws at the body and crack them. Remove the claw meat and cut it into 1/2-inch pieces. Halve the lobsters length-wise along the undersides, remove the meat from the tails, discarding the bodies, and cut it into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a heavy saucepan cook the lobster meat in the butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of the Sherry and 3 tablespoons of the brandy, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 2 minutes. Transfer the lobster meat with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the cream to the Sherry mixture and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 1 cup. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon Sherry, the remaining 1 teaspoon brandy, the nutmeg, the cayenne, and salt to taste. Whisk in the yolks, cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it registers 140°F. on a deep-fat thermometer, and cook it, whisking, for 3 minutes more. Stir in the lobster meat and serve the lobster Newburg over the toast.
LOBSTER WITH BRANDY BUTTER
Probably one of my all-time favorite foods is lobster, and there is nothing like a whole lobster. There is savory meat throughout - the trick is to get it out! Since the most effective tools are your hands, it's a messy, but worthwhile, job! It is definitely not something I choose to eat when attempting to appear dainty or refined.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Lobster
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill two 10-quart pots halfway with water; heat to boiling.
- Meanwhile, place shallots and brandy in small saucepan and boil over high heat until brandy is reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 3 minutes.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heavy medium saucepan; discard shallots.
- Place pan over medium heat and whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, blending first piece before adding next. Sauce should be thick and foamy. Season with salt and cover to keep warm.
- Drop lobsters headfirst into boiling water. Cover pots, return to boiling, then boil 8 minutes. Drain lobsters in sink.
- Place each lobster on cutting board and split lengthwise in half, cutting from underside with heavy sharp knife.
- Pour warm butter sauce into 8 small bowls or ramekins and serve with lobsters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 282, Sodium 858, Carbohydrate 0.9, Protein 25.3
Tips:
- Use fresh lobster. Fresh lobster is essential for this recipe. Look for live lobster that are dark blue or black in color and have a firm, muscular body. Avoid lobster that are dull or have a slimy texture.
- Cook the lobster properly. Lobster should be cooked until it is just opaque and firm to the touch. Overcooked lobster will be tough and chewy.
- Use a good quality brandy. Brandy is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it is important to use a good quality brandy that you enjoy the taste of.
- Make sure the cream is hot before adding the brandy. This will help to prevent the brandy from curdling.
- Serve the lobster immediately. Lobster is best served immediately after it is cooked, while it is still hot and juicy.
Conclusion:
Lobster with Brandy Cream is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. With its rich and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
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