Lobster Potatoes Recipe
maine lobster | pommes purée | chive butter
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Ingredients
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Lobster
Pommes Purée
Chive Butter
Method
Cooking the Lobster
- 1
Boil the Lobster
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole Maine lobsters and cover the pot. Boil for about 8-10 minutes until the lobsters turn bright red and are cooked through. Remove them from the pot and let them cool.
- 2
Extract the Meat
Once the lobsters are cool enough to handle, crack the shells and remove the lobster meat. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Preparing Pommes Purée
- 3
- 4
Mash the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of heavy cream. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
Making Chive Butter
- 5
Prepare the Chive Butter
In a small bowl, combine 1 stick of softened unsalted butter, finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tbs of lemon juice, and salt to taste. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Plating the Dish
- 6
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, create a bed of pommes purée using a spoon. Top with the chopped lobster meat and drizzle with the chive butter. Serve immediately and enjoy!