Best 8 Roast Lobster With Vanilla Sauce Recipes

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Journey into a culinary symphony of flavors with our guide to creating the perfect roast lobster with a delectable vanilla sauce. This luxurious dish combines the succulent sweetness of lobster with the aromatic allure of vanilla, resulting in an unforgettable dining experience. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets of crafting this exceptional dish, transforming your kitchen into a haven of gastronomic artistry.

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ROASTED LOBSTER WITH BASIL-MINT PESTO



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Categories     Food Processor     Garlic     Herb     Shellfish     Roast     Parmesan     Mint     Pine Nut     Lobster     Winter     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
4 garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
4 1 3/4-pound live lobsters
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Blanch basil and mint leaves in large saucepan of boiling water 5 seconds. Drain. Transfer leaves to large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain. Squeeze leaves to remove excess liquid.
  • Mince garlic in processor. Add basil and mint leaves, 1/3 cup olive oil, and pine nuts. Puree until pesto is smooth.
  • Drop 1 lobster headfirst into large pot of boiling water. Cover; cook 3 minutes (lobster will not be fully cooked). Using tongs, transfer lobster to work surface. Return water to boil. Repeat with remaining lobsters, 1 at a time. Place 1 lobster, shell side down, on work surface. Place tip of large knife in center of lobster. Cut lobster lengthwise in half from center to end of head (knife might not cut through shell), then cut in half from center to end of tail (use poultry shears to cut through shell if necessary). Crack claws. Repeat with remaining lobsters.
  • Arrange lobster halves, cut side up, on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Discard head sac and long thin intestinal tract that runs alongside lobster tail meat. Transfer pale green tomalley (liver) from body cavity to pesto in processor. Brush lobster meat with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper.
  • Blend tomalley into pesto. Transfer to medium bowl. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cream, then panko and lemon peel. Season pesto mixture with salt and pepper; divide among lobster halves, filling cavities and covering meat completely.
  • Roast lobsters until meat is just cooked through and topping is golden, about 14 minutes. Serve with lemon.
  • Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

VANILLA SAUCE



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This is a great sauce to serve over gingerbread! It has been my favorite dessert since I was a child!

Provided by Diane Lloyd

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups water
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the water, stirring until blended. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and mix in the butter and vanilla. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 23.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

ROAST LOBSTER WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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Provided by Karen Kochevar

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 live lobsters, 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pounds each
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 pound tender spinach, stemmed
1 pound watercress, stemmed

Steps:

  • Place a roasting pan large enough to hold the lobsters in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees. With the tip of a sharp knife pierce lobsters between the eyes to sever the spinal cord. Crack claws using the blunt edge of a cleaver or a hammer. Place lobsters in the hot roasting pan, drizzle with oil and roast until red, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons of butter in a small saucepan, add the shallots and saute over low heat until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine and vinegar, raise heat and cook at a moderate boil until the liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and whisk in 6 tablespoons of butter, about 1 tablespoon at a time until all is incorporated. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the sauce, stir to combine and strain into a clean saucepan. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • When the lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the claws. Detach the tails, and discard the heads. With a pair of scissors, cut the shell on the underside of each tail in half lengthwise, remove the meat and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Loosely cover the meat with aluminum foil, and keep warm.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot, and add spinach and watercress. Stir until greens have melted down, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • To serve, reheat the sauce over low heat until warm, whisking constantly. Place a bed of greens on each plate, arrange the lobster meat on top and spoon the sauce over the lobster. Serve immediately.

ROAST LOBSTER WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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Provided by Karen Kochevar

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 live lobsters, 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pounds each
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 pound tender spinach, stemmed
1 pound watercress, stemmed

Steps:

  • Place a roasting pan large enough to hold the lobsters in the oven, and preheat to 450 degrees. With the tip of a sharp knife pierce the lobsters between the eyes to sever the spinal cord. Crack the claws using the blunt edge of a cleaver or a hammer. Place the lobsters in the hot roasting pan, drizzle with oil and roast until red, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and set aside.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons of butter in a small saucepan, add the shallots and saute over low heat until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine and vinegar, raise heat and cook at a moderate boil until the liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and whisk in 6 tablespoons of butter, about 1 tablespoon at a time until all is incorporated. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the sauce, stir to combine and strain into a clean saucepan. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • When the lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the claws. Detach the tails, and discard the heads. With a pair of scissors, cut the shell on the underside of each tail in half lengthwise, remove the meat and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Loosely cover the meat with aluminum foil, and keep warm.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot, and add spinach and watercress. Stir until greens have melted down, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • To serve, reheat the sauce over low heat until warm, whisking constantly. Place a bed of greens on each plate, arrange the lobster meat on top and spoon the sauce over the lobster. Serve immediately.

PAN ROASTED LOBSTER WITH CAVA BUTTER SAUCE AND SALSA VERDE RICE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 live lobsters (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cups Cava
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 sticks very cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tomatillos, papery skins removed, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped basil
3 tablespoons chopped tarragon
3 tablespoons water
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
3 cups clam juice
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook 2 lobsters at a time until three-quarters done, approximately 10 minutes. Heat 2 large saute pans over high heat. Split the lobsters in half, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the lobster in the pan, flesh-side down and cook until nicely browned. Turn over and cook shell side down for 1 more minute.;
  • Place the shallots, Cava and vinegar in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Boil the liquid over high heat until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Whisk in the heavy cream and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter, piece by piece, whisking well after each addition until all has been used. Season with salt and white pepper and add the tarragon.;
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium saute pan over high heat until almost smoking and saute the tomatillos for 4 minutes. Place the tomatillos in a food processor and add the parsley, basil, tarragon, and water and puree.
  • Heat the garlic in a medium saucepan and saute until soft. Add the wine and cook until dry. Add the clam juice and reduce by 3/4. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add tomatillo-herb puree and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Risotto: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups arborio rice 6 cups boiling water Tomatillo-Herb puree 1 tablespoon chopped basil 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes. Add boiling water 1 cup at a time and cook until all liquid has been absorbed by the rice. Repeat until all water is used. Fold in the tomatillo-herb puree and cook until mixture has absorbed most of the liquid. Fold in the herbs and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

PAN-ROASTED LOBSTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (1 1/2-pound) frisky Maine lobsters
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Melted butter, for greasing skillet
8 ounces fresh chanterelles, boletes, oyster mushrooms, or a mixture of wild mushrooms (cultivated exotic mushrooms such as shiitakes or oyster mushrooms
may be substituted)
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup dry-style hard cider (dry white wine is an acceptable substitute)
4 ounces unsalted butter cut in small pieces, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Kill the lobsters with a sharp-pointed knife plunged into the body behind the head.
  • Remove the bands from the claws. Twist off the tails, and carefully split lengthwise. Twist the claws and knuckles off the bodies; separate the claws from the knuckles. Crack the claws a little using a sharp blow with the back of a knife. Split the bodies. Remove the intestinal tract from the tail meats. Arrange the lobsters in a single layer in an ovenproof baking dish, tail and body shells down. Sprinkle sea salt (preferably from Maine) and black pepper over the lobster meat, followed by a generous dressing with the olive oil.
  • Preheat the oven to its hottest temperature setting. (Chef's Note: Our wood-burning oven achieves intensities of over 800 degrees F, but most home ovens don't exceed 500 degrees F.)
  • In a non-reacting skillet filmed with a little melted butter, saute the mushrooms over high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Place the lobsters in the oven, and roast until the shells are almost uniformly red and the meat is opaque, as long as 7 or 8 minutes in a home oven.
  • Remove the lobsters from the oven. Add the mushrooms and shallots. Pour the hard cider over the lobsters, and scatter the butter pieces around the dish. Place the lobsters back in the oven, and continue roasting, checking frequently, until the butter has completely melted, about 2 or 3 minutes. Swirl the pan to combine the liquid ingredients into a saucy emulsion. Check the seasonings and adjust with more sea salt and pepper if necessary. Serve the lobsters on dinner plates and spoon the sauce over them.

LOBSTER RAVIOLI WITH VANILLA BUTTER SAUCE



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I stole this recipe from Mike Kalina who stole the ravioli recipe from Windows on the World Restaurant, and the vanilla sauce from L'Archestrate in Paris. It's a triple copycat worth repeating!!!

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lobster

Time 1h8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 small cooked lobsters, meat removed
3/4 lb chanterelle mushrooms or 3/4 lb brown button mushroom
4 teaspoons butter
1 shallot, chopped
3 ounces creme fraiche
salt
white pepper
2 teaspoons chopped chives
pasta dough
2 teaspoons butter
5 shallots, diced
3 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/2-1 cup butter, cut into cubes
salt
white pepper
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Dice the lobster meat (you can use shrimp or scallops for this, or a mixture which is what I do).
  • Clean the mushrooms and dice and saute in butter in a large sauce pan.
  • Add the shallot and mix in the creme fraiche and quickly bring to a boil.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chives and lobster meat.
  • gently blend.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Vanilla Butter Sauce----------------.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add the shallots and simmer until soft.
  • Add the vinegar and white wine, cook, uncovered at a low boil until the mixture reduces to about 2 Tablespoons.
  • Lower the heat to moderate and add a few cubes of butter, remove the pan form the heat and whisk vigorously until the butter is blended inches.
  • Continue to add the butter this way-on the heat, off the heat.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • Scrape the vanilla bean and whisk it into the sauce.
  • Strain the sauce into a clean saucepan, using pressure with a wooden spoon to make sure that as much of the vanilla and shallots goes through as possible.
  • Putting it together--------------------.
  • Roll out your pasta dough by machine or hand and lay flat.
  • It should be about 5 inches across.
  • Place about 1/2 T of lobster mixture, 4 to a row.
  • Repeat and top with a fresh sheet of dough.
  • Press down with hands and cut into squares.
  • Crimp with a fork.
  • Repeat.
  • You can use won ton wrappers if you prefer.
  • Put ravioli into a boiling pot of salted water-they cook very fast.
  • When they float to the surface they are done.
  • Remove, drain and place in a serving dish, topped with the sauce.
  • By the way, I double the sauce!

ROAST LOBSTER WITH PINK BUTTER SAUCE (LANGOUSTE RôTIE AU BEURRE ROSE HOSTELLERIES SAINT-ROCH)



Roast Lobster with Pink Butter Sauce (Langouste Rôtie au Beurre Rose Hostelleries Saint-Roch) image

This French-inspired decadent lobster features a buttery pink sauce and herbes à tortue (a combination of dried thyme, oregano, basil, and marjoram).

Categories     Lobster     Gourmet     Butter     Seafood

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the lobster:
1 1/4-1 1/2 pound lobster
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon herbes á tortue (or a pinch each of dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried marjoram)
1 cup pink butter, recipe follows
For the pink butter sauce:
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • For the lobster:
  • Into a large kettle of boiling salted water plunge the lobster and boil it, covered, for 2 minutes. Transfer the lobster with tongs to a buttered baking dish and with kitchen shears cut down the back of the shell without piercing the flesh.
  • Sprinkle the lobster with salt and pepper, brush it with the butter, and sprinkle it with the herbes à tortue.
  • Roast the lobster in a preheated moderately hot oven (375° F), basting it frequently with the pan juices, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the flesh is firm.
  • Halve the lobster lengthwise, arrange it on a heated plate, and serve it with the butter sauce.
  • For the pink butter:
  • In a stainless steel or enameled saucepan combine the wine, the shallot, the thyme, the bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste and reduce the wine over moderately high heat to about 2 tablespoons.
  • Add the cream and reduce the liquid by half. Whisk in the butter, 1 piece at a time, over low heat, adding each new piece before the previous one has melted completely. (The butter must not get hot enough to liquefy. The sauce should be the consistency of a light hollandaise.) Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste and strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a heated serving bowl.

### Key Ingredients for Roast Lobster with Vanilla Sauce: * Live lobsters (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each) * Kosher salt * Olive oil * Garlic cloves, minced * Shallots, minced * Celery stalks, minced * Carrots, minced * White wine * Fish stock * Vanilla pods * Dijon mustard * Cayenne * Crème fraîche ### Step-by-Step Guide: 1. **Preparing the Lobster:** - Securely hold the lobster and insert a sharp, thin-bladed paring or slicing-cutlery-grade fishing-cutlery-grade fillet to the lobster's head. - Rinse the lobster with cold water and pat dry. 2. **Roaster Prep:** - Preheat the broiler. - Place a roasting pan on the center of the stovetop over medium heat. - Add the lobsters to the roaster, cut-side up. 3. **Lobster Seasoning:** - Season the lobsters generously with salt. 4. **Garlic, Shallots, and Celery:** - In a sauté pan, sauté the aromatic trio of minced shallots, celery stalks, and carrots. - Add white wine to the pan and simmer. 5. **Vanilla Sauce:** - Split the vanilla pods lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. - In a saucepan, infuse the seeds and pod in fish stock over low heat. - Strain the mixture and add Dijon mustard, cayenne, and crème fraîche. 6. **Final Lobster Roast:** - Pour the vanilla-infused fish stock over the lobsters. - Roast the lobsters for 10-12 minutes. 7. **Serving and Finishing:** - Split the lobsters and remove the meat from the shell. - Arrange the lobster meat on individual serving platters and drizzle with vanilla-fish stock. ### Essential Cooking and Serving Considerations: * **Lobster Size:** Ensure you have live lobsters in the 1 1/2 to 2-pound range for a perfectly-roasted dish. * **Garlic, Shallots, and Celery:** For a tastier sauté, use finely minced aromatic ingredients. * **White wine:** A high-quality, flavorful white wine is essential to enhance the lobster's taste. * **Simmering Time:** Extending the simmering of the aromatic trio allows their flavors to develop more. * **Lobster Roaster:** Select a roasting pan large enough to accommodate the lobsters comfortably without overcrowding. * **Timely Roast:** Keep a close eye on the roasting lobsters to ensure they are perfectly done and not overcooked. * **Vanilla Sauce Consistency:** Create a luscious, smooth vanilla-infused stock by stirring in chilled butter and heavy cream. ### The Right Way to Prepare and Serve Roast Lobster with Vanilla Sauce: * **Prepare Meticulously:** From selecting live lobsters to properly roasting them, each step requires meticulous attention to detail. * **Savor the Vanilla Essence:** Let the vanilla's unique aroma and flavors infuse the seafood, creating a fantastic gustatory experience. * **A Masterful Combination:** The sweet, savory, and succulent flavors of the expertly roasted lobster pair beautifully with the aromatic vanilla-infused fish stock. * **Presentation Perfection:** The contrast of the scarlet lobster meat against the creamy vanilla-infused fish stock makes for an irresistible visual appeal. Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this culinary masterpiece, where the sweetness of lobster and the aromatic notes of vanilla harmonize to create an unforgettable dish.

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