Lobster Stuffed W/Crabmeat/1 H29
Description
Live lobsters are split, basted with paprika butter, and broiled until browned before being topped with a rich crabmeat stuffing. The stuffing is a creamy béchamel sauce mixed with crabmeat, green peppers, pimentos, and egg yolks. This dish is garnished with lemon, parsley, and watercress, served with extra melted butter on the side.Ingredients
Directions
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Put each live lobster on its back & split down the middle with a cleaver, being careful not to
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cut through the back shell.
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Remove sand bag near the middle of head.
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Crack claws w/ a knife to let water out.
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Baste lobster w/ melted but- ter & paprika, soaking thoroughly.
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Broil 3 in.
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until lightly browned Put warm stuffing on top of lobster meat, just as you would apply frosting to a cake.
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Brown again under broiler for 2-3 mins.
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To serve, garnish w/ lemon, parsley & watercress.
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Provide melted butter on side.
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Crabmeat stuffing: In a large saute pan over med.
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heat, melt butter, add the flour, & stir until smooth.
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Add the milk & continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened.
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Add the remaining ingredients & mix well.
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Continue cooking until heated through, but do not allow to boil.
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Make sure to use live lobsters for this recipe!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 907.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 46.2g72%
- Saturated Fat 20.7g104%
- Cholesterol 876.6mg293%
- Sodium 1318.9mg55%
- Total Carbohydrate 48.2g17%
- Dietary Fiber 16.1g65%
- Sugars 8.9g
- Protein 84.1g169%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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