LOBSTER STUFFED WITH MASHED POTATOES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 live 1 1/2 pound lobsters
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
6 ounces melted butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup water
2 lemon wedges
2 wooden skewers soaked in cold water
2 medium potatoes
4 ounces butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon scallions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 quarts water

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

Abdulqadeer Maroofkhil
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lobster was tender and juicy, and the mashed potatoes were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajeeb Bhattacharjee
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lobster was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Shehrozali Shehrozali
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Alassane Coulibaly
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lobster was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


raven. hanif
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Raj GAMING
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lobster was tender and juicy, and the mashed potatoes were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tatict
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lobster was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


sahmirgacha Watts
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Storm Stormy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lobster was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


HUZAIFAH MONE
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


kirito nartin
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lobster was tender and juicy, and the mashed potatoes were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucky Uti
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lobster was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Mr. Dinosaur
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lobster was surprisingly mild and the mashed potatoes were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Abul hosen
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a hit! The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. I highly recommend this recipe.


kaniya Akther
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.