Lobster in Chardonnay broth with orange and fennel.

Ingredients:
Lobster (1 - 1 1/2lb)
Court boullion/vegetable broth (preferably homemade) plus bouquet garni
Chardonnay (light oak) or any other dry white wine
1/2 fennel (thinly sliced into strips)
1/4 - 1/2 orange (zest & juice)
1/2 small onion (thin strips)
1 small carrot (julienne)

Ratio: Lobster:Court Boullion:Chardonnay -- 1:1-quart:1/4 cup

Serves: 1 lobster = 1 small entree or 1/2 lobster = appetizer

Cooking time: 30-mins

*In a heavy pot saute onion and carrot.
*When translucent, add Court Boullion/stock & bouquet garni.
*When liquid comes to a boil add Chardonnay and Lobster.
*Boil for 5-7min per lb, then take pot off heat and let lobster poach for another 15 - 20 mins.
*Remove lobster from liquid and set aside.
*Bring liquid back up to boil and add fennel and orange zest. Salt & pepper to taste.
*Meanwhile slice lobster lengthwise and place on a shallow wide bowl.
*Take veggies out of the broth and arrange around the lobster. (discard bouquet garni)
*Pour the hot broth over the lobster and veggies.
*Finish with a few drops of the orange juice (not too much!) on the lobster meat & garnish with zest and a fennel leaf.

This recipe is easiest with at least two 1 1/2 lb lobsters b/c they fit nicely into an average stockpot.

When increasing the recipe, the ratio of veggies and orange should not exceed 1 large onion, 2 small carrots, 1 large orange (zest) per six 1 - 1 1/2 lb lobsters. The broth is supposed to be lightly scented with orange so don't over do it.

Also packaged OJ & prepackaged dried orange zest is too strong for this dish.

Did you write Poached and Lobster in the same sentence?
I thought Poaching Lobster was illegal... Huuuh! (Tim Allen) :-)

Lars

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Originally Posted by lars2923

Did you write Poached and Lobster in the same sentence?
I thought Poaching Lobster was illegal... Huuuh! (Tim Allen) :-)

Lars

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Poaching Lobsters is illegal, but apparently not if you have Chardonnay and carrots.

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Originally Posted by lars2923

Did you write Poached and Lobster in the same sentence?
I thought Poaching Lobster was illegal... Huuuh! (Tim Allen) :-)

Lars

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hmmm... that does look really bad doesn't it? :p
and in the Underwater Hunter section too! :rolleyes:

Anyways, just to clarify:
Poaching is also a culinary term meaning to start cooking something by boiling it in a flavorful liquid then taking the pot off the flame so the item will finish cooking in the residual heat. Avoids overcooking & keeps food moist & flavourful.

I'll go back and see if I can change that title.

What do you want the title to read? I knew exactly what cooking term you were using.

While the term "poached Lobster" may be open to interpretation, I suspect that adding the words "in Chardonnay broth with orange and fennel" should clear up any residual doubts as to the meaning.

On the other hand, maybe someone will see it as a new hunting technique. I can see them turning up at the lobster's door carrying a bouquet of fennel and an appropriately chilled boottle of Chardonnay. :D The lobster comes out to greet them, and who wouldn't under the circumstances, and WHAM, a squirt of OJ in the eyes and its in the bag with a handful of veggies and off to the kitchen.

Sounds good to me!

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Originally Posted by The Publisher

What do you want the title to read? I knew exactly what cooking term you were using.

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Lobster in Chardonnay broth with orange and fennel. Thanks :)

As Lars2923 pointed out, definitely a "doh!" moment. :p

I knew exactly what you meant. I was just having a little fun..
I too poach my poached, I mean legally collected lobsters... :-)

Gotcha!

Lars

This recipe seems to be interesting. I will try this recipe on this Christmas.