Lobster Fettuccine
Lobster is so luxurious that it's perfect for special occasions. You can get freshly cooked lobsters in the seafood department of the supermarket.
Lobster is so luxurious that it's perfect for special occasions. You can get freshly cooked lobsters in the seafood department of the supermarket.
The key to a good risotto is the stock, so be sure to follow Cooked Lobster and Stock. For entertaining, prepare the lobster and stock ahead then finish the risotto once guests arrive. At the Opera Bistro, chef Axel Begner tops his lobster risotto with Bleu Geai, a mild blue cheese from New Brunswick's artisanal cheese house La Bergerie aux Quatre Vents.
Freshly steamed lobster gives this decadent, creamy dip unparalleled flavour and the best texture; it's a splurge compared to frozen canned lobster, but it's totally worth it. Most fish counters will steam a lobster to order in about 15 minutes—saving you time and the fuss of cooking it at home. Serve the dip with warm sliced bread and crackers.
This special stew is a wonderful way to splurge and enjoy lobster right at home in a romantic setting. Save the shrimp and lobster shells to make the seafood stock.
For this all-dressed-up occasion, it's better to cook and halve the lobsters in the kitchen so all the messy cracking is done before guests arrive. Then it's a short steam and the lobsters are ready to serve with the Flavoured Butters for dipping.
Featuring fresh, East Coast lobster, this delicious pasta is sure to warm any lobster lover's heart and make for an impressive feast for an intimate, special reunion.
Lobsters are king in New Brunswick, and the best way to enjoy their sweet decadence is simply to boil them. Dress your lobster up with one or more of our flavoured butters. Make sure everyone at the table gets a lobster pick and plenty of napkins. If your guests are enthusiastic lobster shellers, have lobster crackers and shears at the table. If your guests are timid or first-timers, you might want to cut and crack the lobsters in the kitchen before you serve them.
Tip: When plunging the lobsters into the pot, grasp them around the back shell, snip elastic bands off the claws with scissors and gently drop them headfirst into the water.
In Canada, we harvest the sweetest, most delicious lobster in the world. If you're short on time or fridge space, most grocery stores or fish markets will steam lobsters for you on request, but boiling them fresh at home is always preferable. Serve them with one (or all) of our signature butters or seasoned mayo.
You can get freshly cooked lobsters in the seafood department of the supermarket.
