4 Lobsters (1 1/4 lb.) 4 tb Butter; melted 1 ds Paprika Lemon Parsley Watercress Crabmeat stuffing: 1/4 c Butter 1/4 c Flour 1 c Milk Salt & pepper 1/4 c Green pepper-diced 2 Pimentos-diced 1/2 tb Worchestershire sauce 2 tb Parsley-minced 2 lb Crabmeat 2 Egg yolks-well beaten
Put each live lobster on its back & split down the middle with a cleaver,
being careful not to cut through the back shell. Remove sand bag near the
middle of head. Crack claws w/ a knife to let water out. Baste lobster w/
melted but- ter & paprika, soaking thoroughly. Broil 3 in. from heat for
15-20 mins. until lightly browned Put warm stuffing on top of lobster meat,
just as you would apply frosting to a cake. Brown again under broiler for
2-3 mins. To serve, garnish w/ lemon, parsley & watercress. Provide melted
butter on side. Crabmeat stuffing: In a large saute pan over med. heat,
melt butter, add the flour, & stir until smooth. Add the milk & continue
cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the remaining
ingredients & mix well. Continue cooking until heated through, but do not
allow to boil. Make sure to use live lobsters for this recipe!
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