RECIPE OF THE YEAR

Lobster Chowder

8 .. TBSP (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 .. MED. onion, chopped in 1/2-inch dice
3 .. LRG russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 .. CUPS lobster broth OR cold water
1/2 .. TSP. sea salt
1/4 .. TSP. freshly ground black pepper
2 .. CUPS cooked lobster meat, chunked.
3 .. CANS evaporated milk
1 .. TSP. dried basil
1 .. CUP milk or cream, if necessary

1. In large kettle over low heat, melt 2 TBSP butter. Add onion, stir, and cook until soft, about 5 mins. Add potatoes & 6 cps broth/water, and bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 mins, til potatoes begin to soften.

2. In a lrg skillet over med. high heat, melt 2 TBSP butter. Add about 1/3rd of the lobster & saute for about a minute or so. Set aside. Repeat w/remaining lobster & butter.

3. Add lobster to onion/potato mixture; stir over med. heat. Add canned milk & basil, to taste, adjust seasoning w/add'l salt & pepper. If too thick, add milk or cream.

Serves 12

Lobsters caught locally daily



by Paul Crowell, Lobsterman