Poor Man Lobster And Shrimp Risotto With Truffle Essence Recipes

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water (about a gallon).
• Add 1 cup sugar, and bring to a boil.
• Do not ever stir the mixture.
• Add chunks of halibut, do not over crowd.
• They will sink to the bottom, and then rise to the top when they are done.
• It should take just a few minutes.
• Remove with slotted spoon.
• Remember to not stir the mixture.
• Continue until all the halibut is cooked.
• Dip in melted butter and eat!

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER (BUTTER BAKED COD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Arrange fish in a shallow casserole; pour half the melted butter over the fillets.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Place the fish in the oven and bake, uncovered, basting occasionally, until the fish flakes with fork, about 15-20 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley; serve with lemon slices and the remaining melted butter for dipping.

TRUFFLED LOBSTER RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F or 218°C.
• Prepare Lobster:.
• Cook lobster in a large pot of simmering salted water until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer lobster to a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain Lobster.
• Remove meat from shells, reserve shells.
• Cut meat into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces. Set aside.
• Break shells into large pieces. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
• Place shells and 1 cup of chicken broth in blender and blend until finely chopped. Strain through a fine sieve. Reserve lobster broth, discard shells.
• Prepare Risotto:.
• Place remaining 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth in a sauce pan bring to a simmer, keep hot.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of truffle oil in a heavy large sauce pan over medium heat.
• Add carrots and shallots, saute for 2 minutes.
• Add rice, stir to coat with oil, saute for 2 minutes.
• Add brandy, reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until brandy is absorbed, stirring constantly. About 2 minutes.
• Add lobster broth and about 2 cups of chicken broth, simmer until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy. Add remaining broth by 1/4 cup as needed, stiring often, about 20 minutes.
• Add lobster and cream, stir until heated through.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of truffle oil and chives.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.