September 24, 2013 at 6:31 p.m.

Chefs reveal secret lobster gems

Chefs reveal secret lobster gems
Chefs reveal secret lobster gems

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It’s lobster season and mesmerising aromas have been wafting from kitchens the island over. The spiny lobsters and guinea chicks are on the boil but how are people cooking them? Many are purists —they will have nothing added but perhaps a little butter. Indeed, lobster is superb all by itself but there are some heart-warming recipes out there too. Thermidor is my personal favorite. Here’s are a few for you from Lobster Pot head chef Nestor Guillo and Wahoo’s Bistro head chef Alfred Conrad.

Spiny Lobster and Corn Chowder

By Chef Nestor Guillo — Lobster Pot 


Ingredients: 

  • 1 medium white onion n 2 stalks celery n 3 tbsp butter 
  • 1/2 cup flour 
  • 1 cup vegetable stock 
  • 1 cup corn kernels — canned or frozen 
  • 1/2 lb. cooked spiny lobster meat 
  • 1 cup heavy cream 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley 
Method: 
  • Chop onion and celery into small pieces and sauté in butter until translucent.
  • At medium heat, add flour to make a roux, whisking all the time until smooth.
  • Add vegetable stock, salt and pepper, whisking together until combined. 
  • Add corn and cooked lobster meat, heating until almost boiling.
  • Turn heat back to medium.
  • Add heavy cream and cook until heated through.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Spiny Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese

By Chef Nestor Guillo — Lobster Pot 


Ingredients: 
  • 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 & 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lb. cooked spiny lobster meat
  • 1/2 Lb. cooked crab meat or imitation crab meat
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley 

Method: 
  • Cook elbow macaroni following directions on package and drain.
  • Heat milk until almost boiling.
  • Add 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth. 
  • Add salt, pepper and nutmeg stirring to combine. 
  • Add cooked spiny lobster, crabmeat and heavy cream. 
  • Cook for one minute and remove from heat.
  • Fold in cooked macaroni until completely combined with cheese mixture.
  • Divide macaroni evenly between two oven-proof, single serve dishes.
  • Sprinkling 1/4 cup of grated white cheddar cheese over each. 
  • Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. 

Half Stuffed Bermuda Lobster with Crab Meat Stuffing

 

By Chef Alfred Conrad — Wahoo’s Bistro 

Crab Meat Stuffing:

  • 10 Sliced of white bread, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded crab meat
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Thyme
  • Marjoram
  • Smoked or regular paprika powder

Method: 

  • Sauté onions, celery and parsley in the butter.
  • Add to bread and crab meat mixture.
  • Heat milk and add.
  • Mix, let cool.
  • Add eggs.
  • Season to taste.

Preparation:

  • Cut Lobster in half and clean then loosen tail meat.
  • Season with lemon juice, Worchester sauce, salt, pepper, paprika.
  • Stuff lobster lightly with stuffing.
  • Cover with clarified butter.
  • Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes depending on size.
  • Serve with melted butter and your favourite side dishes.

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