Aioli And Saffron And Lobster Mashed Potatoes Recipes

LOBSTER ON THICK CUT IDAHO® POTATO CHIPS WITH SPICY SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• Soak potato slices in cold water for at least 2 hours. Rinse and pat dry.
• Pour the canola oil and olive oil into a measuring cup with a spout. Using an immersion blender or food processor- combine the egg yolks, mustard, saffron, hot sauce, salt and white pepper. With the motor running, add the oils SLOWLY in a thin, steady stream. When it begins to emulsify, you can add the oil a little faster until it is all incorporated. The aioli should be the consistency of mayonnaise. Use saffron water to thin the aioli if needed. Transfer into a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Carefully thread two 6" wooden skewers through the tails to keep them straight. Pour about a half an inch of water into a pot and place a steamer rack inside. (I used my canning rack!) When water has started to simmer, place lobster tails inside and cook for 1 minute per ounce. Ex: If the tails are 6 oz each, you will cook them for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Using sharp kitchen scissors, cut the underside of the lobster tail down the middle and slide your finger along the curved hard shell to loosen. Grab the lobster tail & pull to slide it out of the shell. Slice into large chunks and set aside.
• In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 350F. Slowly add potato slices and fry until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pot. Add a handful at a time, if you add too many the temperature of the oil will drop and the potatoes will not fry properly. Using a spider or tongs, flip potatoes over in the oil so both sides cook evenly. It should only take a few minutes per side. When they are done, remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• Spread a very thin layer of aioli on the chip and top with lobster. The aioli will act as "glue" to keep the lobster in place. Drizzle a bit of the saffron aioli over the lobster and sprinkle a few chives over the top.
• Lay them on a chive-lined platter and serve. Bask in your glory, you've earned it.

LOBSTER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Combine the water with 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot; bring to a boil
• Plunge lobster into boiling water, cover the pot, and return the water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the lobster becomes bright right, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the lobster from the water and set aside to cool.
• When cool enough to handle, clean lobster and pull out tail meat, reserving the tail shell. Crack claws and remove the meat.
• Chop the tail meat coarsely and reserve with the intact claw meat in a covered dish; keep warm in the preheated oven.
• Put about 1 inch of water in the bottom of a saucepan with 1 teaspoon salt; bring to boil.
• Add potatoes to the boiling water; top with intact lobster tail shell.
• Cover the saucepan and return the water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Remove lobster shell and discard.
• Drain the water from the saucepan.
• Reduce the heat to low. Gently shake the pan over low heat to dry the potatoes.
• Add the butter to the potatoes and mash until no lumps remain.
• Add cream until you get your preferred consistency
• Fold in reserved chopped lobster meat.
• Sprinkle with paprika to serve.

FINGERLING POTATOES WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Rinse the potatoes and put them in a large saucepan. Cover them with cold water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are just tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and place a kitchen towel on top, allowing them to steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
• For the aioli, tear the slice of bread into pieces and place in a bowl. Pour the vinegar over the bread, and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Place the garlic cloves, egg yolks, zest, juice, saffron, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the bread, and puree into a paste. With the processor running, slowly pour the oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until it is the consistency of thick sour cream. Place in a serving bowl.
• Slice the potatoes in half and place them on a serving plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and decorate with the chopped chives. Serve with the aioli.

NEW POTATOES WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• Bring 1 tablespoon water to boil in small saucepan. Add saffron. Remove from heat.
• Cover and let steep 15 minutes.
• Mix in paprika, then mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. (Aioli can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Place potatoes in pot with enough cold salted water to cover.
• Bring to boil and cook until just tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly.
• Press gently on potatoes to split skins and crack open. Sprinkle with fleur de sel.
• Place 2 potatoes on each of 6 plates.
• Drizzle with saffron aioli; sprinkle with cilantro and serve.