Maine Lobster Stew Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

sherry, mirepoix, potato

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Lobster
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes until bright red and cooked through. Remove the lobsters, let them cool, and then extract the meat from the claws and tail. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2
Prepare the Vegetables
In a separate pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the mirepoix (onion, celery, and carrot mix) and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3
Cook the Potatoes
Add the diced potatoes to the mirepoix and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4
Combine Ingredients
Pour in the sherry and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
5
Add Cream and Seasoning
Stir in the heavy cream, remaining butter, salt, black pepper, and chopped thyme. Mix well and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
6
Add Lobster Meat
Finally, gently fold in the lobster meat, and let it warm through for about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the lobster.

7
Serve the Stew
Ladle the lobster stew into bowls and garnish with additional thyme if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.