Lobster Balls Recipes

LOBSTER BALLS

Steps:

• First, make the batter. Sift the flour into a basin, work in the egg and gradually beat in the water. Leave to rest for an hour or so. Prepare the shellfish. Cut it into suitable pieces, trim off any ragged bits and discard the black intestinal lines. Dust with the seasonings and roll in the cornflour. Coat with the batter and drain off excess. Gradually heat the oil which should be deep enough to cover the 'balls' when they are dropped into it. The oil should be hot enough to colour the surface and also cook the raw lobster through about 7-8 minutes. Drain, transfer to a heated serving dish and garnish with parsley.

SPEARED SPHERES: LOBSTER MAC-N-CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the lobster tails. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the tails from the water and cool. Gently remove the meat and chop into small chunks. Add the meat to a small bowl and lightly season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the butter. Sprinkle the flour into the butter and stir it with a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the warmed 2 cups of half- and-half into the flour mixture, working out any lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently mix in chopped lobster meat. Fold the lobster-cheese sauce into the macaroni.
• Pour the macaroni and cheese into a shallow pan and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. Shape the cold macaroni and cheese into individual size balls and arrange them on a parchment paper-lined tray. Freeze the balls at least another 2 hours. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs and 2 tablespoons half-and-half together to form an egg wash. Put the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Remove the macaroni and cheese balls from the freezer. Dip the frozen balls into the egg wash, then into the bread crumbs. Put the balls back into the freezer until you are ready to fry.
• In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough canola oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F. Fry the macaroni and cheese balls, in batches, until they are golden brown and center is hot, about 5 minutes. Remove the balls to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Skewer the balls with a long bamboo spears to help hold together, and serve.

FRIED LOBSTER BALLS

Steps:

• Whisk together breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dill weed, lemon pepper, salt, and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir in the lemon juice, lobster, bell pepper, sweet onion, and eggs until well-combined.
• Let rest for 15 minutes.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy skillet to 375 F or preheat a deep-fryer.
• Roll lobster mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately,

LOBSTER RISOTTO ARANCINI

Steps:

• For the risotto: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the rice and stir with a wooden spoon to combine the onion mixture with the rice. Add the wine and simmer until the liquid is evaporated. Add 1/2 cup of the stock and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue adding the stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of stock to absorb before adding the next. You may need to add an additional cup of water. Cook until the rice is tender but still firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Spray a baking sheet with the nonstick cooking spray and spread the risotto out on the sheet to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
• For the arancini: In a large bowl combine the risotto, 1/2 cup of the panko, the Parmesan and the eggs. With damp hands, use about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture to form 1 3/4-inch diameter balls. Make an indentation in the center of each ball and insert a cube of lobster. Cover up the hole to completely enclose the lobster and roll the balls in the remaining 1 1/2 cups panko to coat.
• In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to so that it is 3-inches deep. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 2 minutes.) In batches, fry the rice balls, turning occasionally, until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve.

LOBSTER PUFFS

Steps:

• Mix the lobster, celery, green onion, red pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and black pepper together until well blended.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Boil the water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Pour in flour and stir vigorously over medium heat until mixture forms a ball.
• Remove from heat and beat an egg in until mixture is smooth.
• Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Drop by teaspoons onto an ungreased baking sheet, mounds should be about 1/2" round, space about 1 1/2" apart.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool completely.
• Cut off tops and scoop out any doughy material in the center of the puff.
• Fill with lobster mixture and replace top.
• Chill until ready to serve.

LOBSTER ROLLS

Steps:

• Lightly butter the insides of the buns or rolls and line with lettuce leaves. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper until well blended. Mix in the green onion and celery, then lightly mix in the lobster so it just gets coated without falling apart.
• Stuff the lobster filling into the buns and sprinkle parsley, basil or tarragon lightly over the filling.

LOBSTER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery flakes; blend well. Very slowly mix in milk and chicken stock. Add cold lobster, onion, parsley. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
• Add cream to desired consistency, and reheat. Season to taste.

SOUTHERN LOBSTER BALLS W/ MANGO BANANA KETCHUP SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce:.
• Place the mangoes, bananas, sweet onions, tomato paste, garlic, salt, brown sugar, molasses, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor and pulse until pureed.
• Transfer puree to a saucepan.
• Add ground chipotle pepper, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and water. Stir to combine.
• Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 15 minutes.
• Let cool to room temperature to serve.
• Cover and refrigerate leftovers and use within two weeks.
• For the lobster balls:.
• Whisk together bread crumbs, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dill weed, lemon pepper, salt, and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir in lobster, bell pepper, onion, and eggs until well-combined. Let rest for 15 minutes.
• Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a heavy skillet to 375°F or preheat a deep-fryer. Roll lobster mixture into balls about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Deep-fry until golden brown.

LOBSTER ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice and dill weed. Gently stir in lobster. Serve on rolls.