‘lobsta’ love at topper’s
August 20th, 2012
It’s summer on Nantucket and peak season for the island’s most darling crustacean: the lobster. Lucky for seafood lovers, lobster is now cheaper than deli meat, which means less splurging and more lobster for all. On Nantucket, lobster is not just a fish-market staple; it’s tradition. For centuries the succulent, rosy-hued meat has graced seaside dinners and clambakes.
At TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, Executive Chef Kyle Zachary prepares to-die-for dishes like butter-poached lobster, lobster-crab cake Benedict, and, of course, TOPPER’S legendary lobster roll. Chef Kyle knows what it’s like to crave Nantucket “island life” back on the mainland, so he’s forking over a mouthwatering classic lobster bisque recipe sure to be a crowd pleaser:
Classic Lobster Bisque
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
2 lobster heads, cleaned and split into four pieces
2 tbs. olive oil
¼ c. diced carrot
¼ c. diced celery
¼ c. diced onion
2 tbs. tomato paste
½ c. dry sherry
½ c. brandy
1 qt. lobster stock, preferably homemade
1 qt. heavy cream
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
1 c. cooked lobster meat for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a stockpot, brown the lobster heads in the olive oil over medium-high heat until fragrant and partially cooked, about five minutes.
- Add the carrot, celery, and onion and sauté until softened. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine for about two minutes.
- Add the sherry and brandy; reduce the liquid by half.
- Add the lobster stock, heavy cream, thyme, and bay leaf, and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer slowly for one hour.
- Season with salt and pepper and strain the liquid through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve.
- Serve immediately, garnishing each serving with lobster meat if desired.
To make a reservation at TOPPER’S, call (508) 228-8768. Current menus and additional information can be found at www.toppersrestaurant.com.
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