Description
A rich and creamy Maine Lobster Stew featuring tender lobster meat simmered in a flavorful blend of butter, lobster stock, dry sherry, and heavy cream, enhanced with onions, lobster tomalley, and coral for a luxurious seafood experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2–3 tablespoons lobster tomalley and coral (optional)
- ½ small to medium-sized yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup lobster stock
- ¼ cup dry sherry
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat (from two 1 to 1 ¼ pound lobsters, cut into small chunks)
- 2–3 cups heavy cream or half and half
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika
- Dollop of butter, for serving
- Chives, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Tomalley: Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add diced onions and optional lobster tomalley and coral. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onions soften and become translucent, releasing a fragrant aroma.
- Add Sherry and Stock: Pour in the dry sherry and lobster stock, stirring well. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Incorporate Lobster Meat: Add the cooked lobster meat to the pot. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes so the lobster absorbs the flavors without overcooking and becoming tough.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly stir in 2 cups of heavy cream, taking care not to boil the stew to prevent curdling. Stir gently and taste for seasoning. If you want a richer, creamier stew, add up to an additional cup of heavy cream, increasing the total to 3 cups.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the stew into individual bowls. Add a small dollop of butter on top to melt and enhance the richness. Sprinkle with a pinch of paprika and chopped chives, then season with salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- Using lobster tomalley and coral enhances the stew’s depth of flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Do not let the cream boil to avoid curdling.
- Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired consistency and richness.
- Lobster stock can be made by simmering lobster shells with aromatics or purchased pre-made for convenience.
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread or oyster crackers for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup/Stew
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American/New England
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Maine lobster stew, creamy lobster soup, lobster recipes, seafood stew, New England lobster
