Lobster Fricassee (Hummerfrikassee) Recipe

Name: Lobster Fricassee (Hummerfrikassee)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. calf's sweetbreads; brains (optional); 3 cups chicken stock; 1 carrot; 2 celery ribs; 1 parsley root; 1/2 knob celery; 1 sm. leek; 2 parsley sprigs; 1 can white asparagus tips; 1 can button mushrooms; 2 lg. (1-1/2 lb.) lobsters, cooked and shelled (or other seafood); 4 tbsp. butter; 4 tbsp. flour; 1 anchovy, chopped; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 3 tbsp. white wine; 3 tbsp. parsley, minced; 1 tbsp. dill, minced; 6 egg yolks, beaten; 2 tbsp. water; 6 patty shells; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. calf's sweetbreads
brains (optional)
3 cups chicken stock
1 carrot
2 celery ribs
1 parsley root
1/2 knob celery
1 sm. leek
2 parsley sprigs
1 can white asparagus tips
1 can button mushrooms
2 lg. (1-1/2 lb.) lobsters, cooked and shelled (or other seafood)
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. flour
1 anchovy, chopped
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. white wine
3 tbsp. parsley, minced
1 tbsp. dill, minced
6 egg yolks, beaten
2 tbsp. water
6 patty shells
Salt and pepper

1
Prepare sweetbreads.
2
Simmer stock with carrot, celery, parsley root, knob celery, leek and parsley sprigs for 15 minutes.
3
Add sweetbreads and cook 30 minutes.
4
Remove sweetbreads from stock pot and dice.
5
Strain the broth, reserving the vegetables for the soup pot and keeping the broth to continue here.
6
Drain asparagus and mushrooms and add their liquids to the stock.
7
Slice mushrooms and cut asparagus spears into thirds.
8
Cube lobster meat.
9
Heat lobster meat, sweetbreads, asparagus and mushrooms thoroughly in the hot stock.
10
Melt butter in a saucepan.
11
When it bubbles, blend in flour; let the mixture cook until golden-colored.
12
Gradually stir in 2 cups of hot stock.
13
When the sauce is smooth, add chopped anchovy, lemon juice, wine, minced parsley and dill.
14
Remove pan from the flame and stir in beaten egg yolks.
15
Season to taste.
16
Remove lobster, sweet breads, asparagus and mushrooms from stock and put them in the hot sauce.
17
Spoon into patty shells, which have been warmed in the oven, and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. calf's sweetbreads, brains (optional), 3 cups chicken stock, 1 carrot, and more.

Yes, Lobster Fricassee (Hummerfrikassee) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lobster Fricassee (Hummerfrikassee)

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Variations & substitutions

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