Lobster and Scallops In Court Bouillon
- Total Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4one-pound lobsters
- 1red snapper head
- 4ounces onion, very thinly sliced
- 1leek, thinly sliced
- 1stalk celery, peeled and sliced
- 4ounces carrots, peeled and sliced
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- ½pound bay scallops
- 1small bunch parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1small bunch dill, coarsely chopped
- 1tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
- 4ounces Perce Pierre (see note) blanched for 30 seconds
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
221 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 1093 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Cook lobsters in 3 quarts of water for three minutes. Reserve half of lobster water.
- Step 2
Cut snapper head into four pieces and soak in cold water for 15 minutes. Cook pieces, covered, in reserved lobster water for 30 minutes. Skim and reduce to 6 cups.
- Step 3
Strain fish stock and add onion, leek, celery and carrots and cook, covered, for 30 minutes over low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
While vegetables are cooking, remove meat from body and claws. Cut lobster body meat into tiny slices.
- Step 5
Place lobster meat in eight soup plates with scallops and place in 500- degree oven for 30 seconds. Pour hot bouillon on top of lobster and scallops. Add parsley, dill, tomato, Perce Pierre and whole lobster claw meat on top. Return to oven for 30 seconds and serve immediately.
- Perce Pierre is a form of seaweed found in speciality produce markets and from time to time at Pasta and Cheese.
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