Maine Lobster – Pemaquid Lovbster & Seafood LLC

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Coquille St. Jacques

serves 4

1 1/2 LBS Sea Scallops sliced in half crosswise
1 cup of white wine or chicken broth
8 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onion or (dried)
1 1/2 tablespoon of flour
1 cup of heavy whipping cream or half & half
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Topping:

3/4 cup Panko crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Paprika

Bring scallops, wine, butter and onion to boil in a small skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Using a slotted spoon, remove the scallops and keep warm.

Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about half. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to boil; cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Return scallops to skillet. Pour into 6 oz ramekin or custard cups.

Combine panko crumbs and butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over the top of scallop mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes: Coquille St. Jacques is one of our favorite scallop recipes. Serves 4

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How to Boil Maine Lobster

Fill a large pot with water. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to each quart of water.

A good rule of thumb is to allow 2 1/2 quarts of water per lobster. Bring water to a hard boil and place lobster in boiling water and cover.

Once the water returns to a boil, time 1- 1 1/2 lb hard shelled lobster for 15 minutes and over 1 1/2 lbs for 18-20 minutes. Reduce the time for new or soft shelled lobsters by approximately 3 minutes.

Generally, if the antennae pulls out easily then the lobster is done.

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Lobster Mac & Cheese

6-8 servings.

Kosher salt
Vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well.

Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but do not boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter* and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat add the Gruyere or Swiss, Cheddar, the pepper, and nutmeg.

Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well. Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.

\Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the

Recipe Courtesy of Ina Garten

Notes: * at this point I add some shallots and garlic to the butter and cook until shallots are translucent, then add the flour. This step is totally optional.