Lobster Americaine
Lobster Amercaine is a lovely recipe that is full of flavour, a vibrant colour and uses Cognac!!!!
Lobster Amercaine is a lovely recipe that is full of flavour, a vibrant colour and uses Cognac!!!!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 lbs lobsters
- 1/4 cup olive oil 60 ml
- 2 medium onions finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 cups tomato sauce 500 ml
- 1 tbsp tarragon 15 ml, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cognac 60 ml
- 1/4 cup Madeira wine 60 ml
- salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Plunge the lobsters into boiling water for 1 minute.
- Remove from the water and cut in half, reserving as much liquid as possible.
- Scrape out the liver (tomalley) and any roe (coral) and reserve.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof pan over moderate heat.
- Sauté the onions and garlic for 2 minutes, then add the lobster halves, tomato sauce, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the Cognac and bake uncovered in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lobster halves to a warm platter or serving plates, strain the pan liquid through a fine sieve and reheat it.
- Add the sherry and the reserved liquid, liver, and roe, if any.
- Boil for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly and pour over the lobster halves.
Notes
A drifferent but beautiful recipe for lobster.
Nutrition
Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 95g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 321mg | Sodium: 3193mg | Potassium: 2173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g