Homard Au Beurre Lobster With White Butter And Artichoke And Mushroom Salad Recipes

LOBSTER VOL AU VENT WITH ORANGE COGNAC SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Orange Cognac Sauce: In a medium saucepan over high heat combine the orange juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat until nearly evaporated. Add the stock, heavy cream, and cognac. Boil for minute, remove from the heat, and set aside.
• For the Lobster Vol au Vent: Preheat a saucepan over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil, then the lobster meat, mushrooms, shallots, tarragon, and white pepper, to taste, while stirring to combine ingredients. Add 1/2 cup of the Orange Cognac Sauce and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce to a simmer.
• Spoon reduced mixture into prepared shells, drizzle with remaining orange cognac sauce, and garnish with parsley leaves.

LOBSTER BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300 degrees. Put lobster shells on the largest sheet pan you can fit in the oven, and allow them to dry and roast, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 stick butter per lobster in a large bowl or double boiler set over simmering water, making sure bowl does not touch the surface of water. Add lobster shells to the melted butter and simmer gently, without boiling, for about 20 minutes.
• Strain the melted butter through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into another bowl, then set that bowl into ice to chill. Cover bowl and refrigerate to set, then skim off the top and discard any liquids. Use within a few days, or freeze for up to a few weeks.

LOBSTER BUTTER - BEURRE DE HOMARD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in the container of a food processor and whirl until completely incorporated.
• Taste and correct seasoning if necessary.
• Pack into a small mold, pretty dish or roll into a cylinder and refrigerate.
• To serve: spoon onto hot, grilled fish or seafood and allow to melt.