Lemon Tarragon Butter Lobster Roll Food

LEMON TARRAGON BUTTER LOBSTER ROLL

Steps:

• Using kitchen scissors, cut open the lobster shell on the bottom side of the lobster and gently pull the meat from the shell wiggling the meat out until it is fully seperated from the shell. Do this carefully as the shell is extreamly sharp and can cut you easily.
• Once the meat is removed from the shell, disgard the shell and cut down the center of the lobster tail being careful not to cut through the tail completly. Remove the vein and any impurities in the lobster.
• In the FoodSaver® Preserve & Marinate Containers, add the clean lobster tails and marinate with 2 tbsp melted butter, garlic, tarragon, drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Use the FoodSaver VS3182 and Preserve & Marinate Containers to marinate your lobster tails in 12 minutes or use a bowl and cover for 30 minutes.
• In a skillet add 2 tbsp of butter and tarragon from the marinade and infue the butter on medium heat until melted.
• Once the butter has melted, remove tarragon leaves and add lobster meat to the skillet.
• Cook lobster for about 5 minutes until the lobster is firm and cooked through. Lobster is done when there is no gray coloring or translucency.
• Apply a thin layer of mayo to the bun and toast in a skillet on both sides on medium heat for about 1 minute per side or until the bun is visibly toasted.
• Add lobster meat to the bun and dress with additional melted butter, you can use the leftover butter from the skillet.
• Top with freshly chopped parsley and sliced green onions, *optional

TARRAGON LOBSTER ROLL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add lobsters head first to water and cook, covered, until shells are bright red and an antennae or leg pulls off easily, 8 to 10 minutes. Crack one open where the tail meets the body of the lobster. The flesh should be firm, white, and opaque. If it is still translucent, then the lobster needs more time to finish cooking. Drain lobsters head down in a colander to release excess liquid.
• When cool enough to handle, crack lobster shells and remove meat from tails, claws, and knuckles. Tear the meat by hand into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon, celery, tarragon, cayenne, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour over lobster meat and gently stir until lobster is well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more mayonnaise if desired. Chill lobster mixture for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Spread cut sides of buns with butter. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and toast buns, buttered side down, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per bun. Fill each bun with lobster mixture and sprinkle with an extra dash cayenne, if desired. Serve immediately.

LOBSTER BOUDAN WITH A FRESH LEMON AND TARRAGON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the lobster meat, shallots, cream and cognac. Season with salt, cayenne and pepper. Turn the mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in the rice and parsley. Season with salt, cayenne and black pepper. **To test the seasoning of the sausage, pan-fry a small piece of the filling for a couple of minutes on each side. Re-adjust the seasoning if needed. Either using a feeding tube or a funnel, stuff the sausage into the casings and make 3-inch links. Bring a large saucepan of salted water up to a boil. Poach the sausage for about 5 minutes, or until the sausage is firm to the touch and plump. Remove from the water and allow to cool. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Pan-fry the sausage for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and keep warm. To serve, spoon the sauce in the center of each plate. Lay a crouton in the center of the sauce. Place a couple of links of sausage over each crouton. Garnish with parsley and butter sauce.
• In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the shallots and lemon juice. Season with salt and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the mixture reduces by half. Add the cream and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, a couple of pieces at a time. Season with the salt and cayenne. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Add the hot sauce, Worcestershire and chopped tarragon. Keep hot.
• Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 1999