LOBSTER STUFFED WITH MASHED POTATOES
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
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Ark James
[email protected]Overall, this recipe was a success. I would definitely make it again.
Nutzo locc
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this again, but it was a fun experience.
Ayiaz Khan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.
MEER Shahzaib Khan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.
Malik Habib
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful.
Patricia Ignacio
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mashed potatoes were especially good.
Albert Okon
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Prince Mchintha
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Sulieman oluwatosin Comfort
[email protected]The lobster was a bit pricey, but it was worth it for the special occasion.
Vihaga Heshan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Kalisa Wynn
[email protected]The lobster was a bit overcooked, but the mashed potatoes were delicious.
SPIDER MAX
[email protected]I've never made lobster before, but this recipe made it easy and enjoyable. The mashed potatoes were the perfect filling, and the lobster was cooked to perfection.
mary ortega
[email protected]This lobster stuffed with mashed potatoes was an absolute delight! The lobster was cooked perfectly, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and fluffy. The combination of flavors and textures was incredible.