Smoked Lobster Chowder Recipes

LOBSTER CHOWDER RECIPE

Steps:

• soak lobster meat in milk while preparing soup until needed.
• melt butter in a medium saucepan
• add diced celery, carrots and onion. saute for 3-4 minutes then add flour and stir it all together. Reduce heat to low and allow to cook for about 5 minutes. Do not let this burn or darken!
• Whisk in stock until fully incorporated
• remove lobster meat from milk and set aside.
• Add milk to the soup, mixing well.
• Add potatoes to soup and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are softened (20-30 minutes)
• add fresh thyme
• sea salt and pepper to taste.
• add lobster and allow to simmer for 7-10 minutes to build the lobster flavor
• Serve and enjoy!

LOBSTER CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large pot over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the onion, stir, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and 6 cups broth or water, and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 minutes, until potatoes begin to soften.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add about a third of the lobster and sauté for about a minute or so. Set aside. Repeat with the remaining lobster and butter.
• Add lobster to onion and potato mixture; stir over medium heat. Add canned milk and basil, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. If mixture is too thick, add milk or cream. Serve.

SMOKED LOBSTER CHOWDER

Steps:

• Steam the lobsters in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the steaming liquid. When cool enough to handle, remove the tail and claw meat. Place the wood chips in the bottom of a stove-top smoker and place the lobster meat on the rack over the chips. Place over medium heat until the wood begins to smolder. Cover and smoke for 10 minutes. Cut the lobster meat into large chunks and set aside.
• Combine the olive oil and pancetta in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat, add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the steaming liquid and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the milk, cream and potatoes and bring to a simmer; do not boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
• Stir in the carrots, lobster meat, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the parsley. Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with basil and serve immediately.