catalan-style lobster

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42 Pinches
Nacogdoches, TX
Updated on May 5, 2010

Ladies.... if you want to give your first dinner date a good impression , serve him lobster he will love..... this dish.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces finely sliced serrano or parma ham
  • 2 cans red pimientos,drained
  • 4 tablespoons spanish olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finelt clopped
  • 12 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 4 - fl. oz dry white wine
  • 4 small cooked lobster
  • 4 tablespoons brandy
  • - salt and freshly ground pepper
  • - chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges to garnish

How To Make catalan-style lobster

  • Step 1
    If lobster is too expensive, this dish works just as well with large shrimp. Rich and delicious, this lobster goes well with a crisp salad and rice, or some bread to mop with the sauce.
  • Step 2
    Cut the ahm and pimientoes into this strips, Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and gently fry the oinion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the ham and cook, stirring for a further 2 minutes. Add the pimientos, tomatoes and wine , bring to a boil, and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhlie, wash and pat dry the lobsters and cut in half lengthwise.Add the lobster to the sauce, making sure they are completely submerged, Add the brandy, seasoning and parsley and heat through gently for 4-5 minutes. Pile on to warm serving plate, garnish with some parsley, and serve with the wedges of lemon to squeeze over, enjoy.

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