Best Lobster Base Recipes

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Provided by Anna 9

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 2h

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts water
1 lobster shell (or shrimp shells or crab shells)
2 large onions
4 -6 celery tops
2 -4 sprigs fresh parsley or 2 -4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce liquid to about one cup. Separate solids from liquid. Base can be frozen for up to 6 months. Cooking time will vary as will servings depending on recipe and how the base is used.

Lobster Base image

Provided by Heartsong

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lobster (Whole Live, meat removed )
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons diced onions
2 tablespoons celery, diced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 ounces brandy
2 cups water

Steps:

Procedure:.
Take one whole live lobster Remove the meat from the shell.
Crush the shells.
Saute the shells with butter, diced onions, diced celery tomato paste, and bay leaf.
Deglaze with two ounces of brandy, add two cups of water, bring to boil, and simmer for three hours.
Strain broth. return to the heat, bring to a boil. reduce to 3 tbls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.9, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 251.6, Sodium 906.6, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 25.4

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