There’s so much to love about lobster. It has a unique flavor profile that no other seafood quite touches. It has a subtle sweetness, but also a subtle flavor of brine. And it’s rich and buttery, making it fit perfectly into so many delicious presentation.
We may be very used to enjoying lobster steamed or as part of a lobster roll, but there’s just so many more ways to appreciate this delectable dish. National Lobster Day is celebrated twice annually (making it a unique food holiday!), on September 25 and June 15. These are great opportunities to try lobster in a new way.
Lobster En Croûte
The Lobster En Croûte is a signature showstopper dish at Carversteak, featuring a two-pound Maine lobster wrapped in golden puff pastry, like a Wellington, and served with a rich lobster-cognac cream sauce.
General K’s Hot & Sour Lobster
At The Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, General K’s Hot & Sour Lobster is a captivating two-pound tempura fried lobster prepared with hot & sour sauce and served with grilled shiitake, broccolini and fresh herbs.
“At first glance, an entire 2-pound hot and sour lobster on a Copacabana-inspired steakhouse menu may seem unexpected, and that’s exactly why it’s here. Rooted in the vibrant, exuberant spirit of the legendary supper club, the hot and sour profile draws its inspiration from the Midwest kitchens I grew up in, where that bright, punchy combination of heat and acid appeared on weekends as a special treat. Reimagined with a light, crunchy tempura batter, shiitake mushrooms, chili crunch, and fresh mint, it’s become the dish that most authentically tells the story of this restaurant,” said Chef Wesley Holton, Corporate Executive Chef of The Mayfair Supper Club.
Seafood Diablo
At Katherine’s Steakhouse at CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, this bold seafood pasta layers tender lobster, shrimp and scallops with a spicy pomodoro sauce tossed with linguine…