Lobster "Cannolis" with Lemon Gastrique Recipe

Name: Lobster "Cannolis" with Lemon Gastrique
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 won ton skins; Oil, for frying; 6 ounces mascarpone; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pound lobster, cooked until tender, tail and claw meat chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon leaves, plus sprigs for garnish; Lemon Gastrique, recipe follows

Servings: persons

8 won ton skins
Oil, for frying
6 ounces mascarpone
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pound lobster, cooked until tender, tail and claw meat chopped
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
Lemon Gastrique, recipe follows

1
Preheat the fryer or a large pot halfway filled with oil to 360 degrees F.
2
Diagonally wrap a wonton wrapper around a cannoli mold.
3
Lightly brush the ends with water and press to seal.
4
Immerse in the oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute.
5
Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
6
Season with salt.
7
When cool enough to handle, gently twist the cannoli mold and remove.
8
Set aside while you make the filling.
9
In a large bowl, add the mascarpone, 1 tablespoon butter, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and slowly heat.
10
Stir until well blended.
11
Gently fold in the lobster meat and herbs.
12
With a spoon, fill the cannoli shells with the lobster filling.
13
Drizzle with the gastrique and garnish with tarragon leaves.
14
2 teaspoons lemon zest
15
1 cup sugar
16
1 cup Champagne vinegar
17
Pinch salt
18
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
19
Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and reduces to a thick syrup, about 10 to 15 minutes.
20
Remove from the heat and place in a heatproof bowl so the mixture stops cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 won ton skins, Oil, for frying, 6 ounces mascarpone, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and more.

Yes, Lobster "Cannolis" with Lemon Gastrique falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lobster "Cannolis" with Lemon Gastrique

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