Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa MerHomard Poché Recipe

Homard Poché Recipe

Inspired by La Mer
Time45m
Serves2

Poached Lobster, Swirl of Tomato Chorizo, Squid Ink Gnocchi, Chorizo Cream Sauce

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Tomato Chorizo Swirl

Squid Ink Gnocchi

Chorizo Cream Sauce

Method

Preparing Lobster

  1. 1

    Poach the Lobster

    In a large pot, bring water and salt to a gentle simmer. Add the lobster tails and poach for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Making Tomato Chorizo Swirl

  1. 2

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chorizo and cook until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Making Squid Ink Gnocchi

  1. 3

    Prepare Gnocchi Dough

    In a bowl, combine mashed potato, flour, egg, squid ink, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Roll into small logs and cut into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 4

    Cook Gnocchi

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the gnocchi in batches and cook until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Making Chorizo Cream Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add chorizo and cook until browned. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Plating

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, create a swirl of the tomato chorizo mixture, place the poached lobster tail on top, and add the squid ink gnocchi. Drizzle with chorizo cream sauce and serve.

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