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Steaming Lobster..can it be used for stock?


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Hi All-

I have a recipe which calls for cooked lobster and lobster stock. My plan was to steam the lobster in 2 inches of water, remove the meat, return the shells and body to the water, and a celery stick, lemon slice, sufficient water to make the amoutn of stock required and continue on. when its done, I will strain and use as directed.

Is there a problem with this plan?

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I just did very similar with a pair of 2 lb. lobsters I acquired in Chinatown. Poached, removed as much meat as possible, chopped up the shells, sauteed them in a good knob of butter, added a chopped onion, leek, celery, fennel, tomato paste, parsley stems, etc. and water to cover - simmered for about an hour and a half, and had a great stock for my lobster risotto that night.

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Hi All-

I have a recipe which calls for cooked lobster  and lobster stock.  My plan was to steam the lobster in 2 inches of water, remove the meat, return the shells and body to the water, and a celery stick, lemon slice, sufficient water to make the amoutn of stock required and continue on.  when its done, I will strain and use as directed. 

Is there a problem with this plan?

That's an excellent plan, as the others have said.

When I cook lobster - which is more than ever these days - I steam them for that very reason. The steaming broth is almost the best part.

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