SCOTT DESIMON'S LOBSTER STEW
Provided by Scott DeSimon
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Lobster Brandy Thyme Shallot Butter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add lobsters and cook until shells are red but meat is not yet cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove lobsters; reserve cooking liquid. When cool enough to handle, crack lobsters over a large bowl to catch liquid; separate meat from shells.
- Cut meat into bite-size pieces; set aside meat and shells separately. Combine liquid from shells with cooking water in a large measuring cup; you should have 3 cups liquid (add water if needed). Set liquid aside. If lobsters are female, remove roe; set aside. (The roe sac is dark green when raw, red when cooked. The lobsters are half-cooked, so it will be green with pink around the edges.) Discard soft, pale green tomalley.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is soft, about 5 minutes. Add lobster shells and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned in spots and very fragrant, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add brandy. Return to heat and cook until brandy has almost evaporated. Add lobster cooking liquid and thyme sprigs and simmer until liquid is reduced by one-third, 8-10 minutes. Strain stock; discard solids in strainer. You should have about 2 cups stock.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add roe, if using; mash and stir into butter until roe turns red, about 30 seconds. Add lobster meat; cook until just heated through, about 1 minute. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Remove stew from heat; stir in half-and-half. Season with salt, a small pinch of pepper, and a dash of Tabasco. Let cool; cover and chill overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Rewarm stew gently over low heat, stirring occasionally (do not simmer or the lobster will become tough and cream may separate). Ladle into warm bowls and serve.
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Blane Stutzman
sblane@yahoo.comI've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night. I love the way the lobster and the vegetables all come together in this dish.
MD FARUK MIA
md_f@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The stew is so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend it.
Salamatu Sankoh
sankoh_salamatu@hotmail.comI made this stew for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ronald Butler
bronald97@yahoo.comThis stew is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the lobster and the vegetables all come together in this dish.
Ram Ji
j95@gmail.comI've been making this stew for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect meal for a special occasion.
gamer 2021
gamer-2021@hotmail.frI made this stew for my family, and they all loved it! The lobster was tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Badshah Zangejo
z_badshah@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stew is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.
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ij44@hotmail.co.ukI made this stew for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I'll definitely be making it again.
Hurricane 415
hurricane-415@hotmail.comI was a little hesitant to try this recipe, because I'm not a huge fan of seafood. But I'm so glad I did! The stew was absolutely delicious. The lobster was cooked perfectly, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Phillip Peter
p.p@gmail.comI made this stew for my in-laws, who are both seafood lovers. They absolutely loved it! They said it was the best lobster stew they had ever had.
Des Taylor
destaylor@gmail.comI've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night. I love the way the lobster and the vegetables all come together in this dish.
Tare Abu
a-tare@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The stew is so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend it.
TONY MAXWELL
m_t27@hotmail.comI'm not a huge seafood fan, but this stew changed my mind! The lobster was so tender and flavorful, and the broth was incredibly rich and creamy. I'll be making this again soon.
Titus Fuhnwi
titus.f12@gmail.comI made this stew for a special occasion, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I'll definitely be making it again.
mohamed attia
ma6@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The stew was rich and creamy, and the lobster was tender and flavorful. My family loved it.
Grace “Grass” Day
day.g@hotmail.comThis lobster stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the lobster was cooked to perfection. I'll be making this again and again.