Lobster In Tomato & Herb Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Lobster In Tomato & Herb Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lobster tails, approx. 1 1/2 lbs, cut into large bite-sized pieces; Cream Sauce Base (cook in med saucepan):; 5 lrg roma tomatoes, blanched, peeled & chopped; 6 lrg garlic cloved, crushed; 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 3 lrg shallots, chopped fine; 1 tbs fresh chopped parsley; 2 tsp dried basil; 2 tsp dried marjoram; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 3 dashes tabasco; 3 tbs fresh lemon juice; 1/2 c dry white cooking wine; 1/4 c sherry; 1 tsp sugar; 1 c bottled/filtered water; (In skillet):; Strained sauce base; 4 tbs butter; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 c heavy whipping cream; 1 tsp prepared horseradish*; 1-3 tsp arrowroot; 4 bunches Japanese spinach; dried bonita flakes; sesame seeds; soy sauce; Rice: I recommend Japanese short-grain rice, jasmine or basmati.

Servings: persons

2 lobster tails, approx. 1 1/2 lbs, cut into large bite-sized pieces
Cream Sauce Base (cook in med saucepan):
5 lrg roma tomatoes, blanched, peeled & chopped
6 lrg garlic cloved, crushed
3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 lrg shallots, chopped fine
1 tbs fresh chopped parsley
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
3 dashes tabasco
3 tbs fresh lemon juice
1/2 c dry white cooking wine
1/4 c sherry
1 tsp sugar
1 c bottled/filtered water
(In skillet):
Strained sauce base
4 tbs butter
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 c heavy whipping cream
1 tsp prepared horseradish*
1-3 tsp arrowroot
4 bunches Japanese spinach
dried bonita flakes
sesame seeds
soy sauce
Rice: I recommend Japanese short-grain rice, jasmine or basmati.

1
Simmer all ingredients for the sause base on medium-low heat until reduced to 1/4 original volume. Strain remaining mixture and pour into skillet. Discard solids.
2
Pour reduced sauce base into skillet. Add butter, pepper, paprika and tabasco and stir until well blended & smooth. Add the whipping cream (and horseradish for a little extra zip)and stir over med heat until sauce is bubbly and thickens by half. Add arrowroot 1 tsp at a time only if sauce needs additional thickening. Correct seasoning as needed.
3
Gently fold in lobster pieces ONLY UNTIL pieces appear opaque in thickest part. Immediately remove from heat and serve with spinach and rice.
4
Spinach: Simmer spinach intact in bunches about 5 minutes. Drain well and pour several tbsp soy sauce over top. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds and dried bonita flakes.

1897

kcal

Calories

178

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lobster tails, approx. 1 1/2 lbs, cut into large bite-sized pieces, Cream Sauce Base (cook in med saucepan):, 5 lrg roma tomatoes, blanched, peeled & chopped, 6 lrg garlic cloved, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lobster In Tomato & Herb Cream Sauce 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 In Tomato & Herb Cream Sauce

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