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American Sauce

American Sauce

Savor the taste of the sea with American Sauce, where lobster meat meets tomatoes and aromatic spices. The extended cooking time imparts a deep flavor, complemented by a final touch of mint and chervil. This sauce shines as a companion to seafood dishes or as a flavorful topping for pasta. Balancing ease of preparation with refined taste, it satisfies your cravings anytime.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins
Calories 144 kcal
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients:
  • 500 grams lobster
  • 2 shallots
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chervil
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white wine
Instructions

  1. Split a live lobster lengthwise.

  2. Collect the coral and the green parts, set them aside.

  3. Detach and break the claws.

  4. Cut the body into sections.

  5. Sauté in a Tefal pan with a teaspoon of olive oil, the shallots, onion, and minced garlic.

  6. Add lobster pieces and sauté for 2 minutes.

  7. Deglaze with white wine.

  8. Add peeled and seeded tomatoes, herbs, and spices.

  9. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over high heat.

  10. Remove the lobster pieces.

  11. Reduce the sauce uncovered, then blend it with the lobster coral and green parts using a mixer.

    12. Serving Suggestions for Vegetable Pickles:
  12. Lobster Dish:
    • Plate the lobster pieces neatly, drizzling the American sauce generously over them.
    • Garnish with additional chopped tarragon and chervil for a burst of freshness.
    • Serve alongside your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or a bed of rice.
  13. Seafood Pasta:
    • Toss the American sauce with cooked pasta and your favorite seafood like langoustines or prawns.
    • Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top for an extra layer of flavor.
    • Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.
  14. Grilled Seafood Skewers:
    • Use the American sauce as a flavorful marinade for seafood skewers.
    • Grill the skewers until the seafood is cooked to perfection.
    • Drizzle additional sauce over the skewers before serving.
  15. Appetizer Dipping Sauce:
    • Serve the American sauce as a dipping sauce for appetizers like shrimp cocktail or crab cakes.
    • Provide small individual bowls for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Fat 7%
Carbohydrates 63%
Calories 30per person

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Tip: Achieve cost-effectiveness by making this sauce with langoustines or prawns. Prepare the sauce when cooking a dish with langoustines or prawns, utilizing the heads, and freeze it for future use.

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