Title: Bahamian lobster "buena vista"
Categories: Bahamian, Caribbean, Seafood
Yield: 4 Servings
4 Lobsters; boiled
1 Chopped onion
1 Clove garlic; finely chopped
2 ts Chopped parsley
2 oz Brandy
Few drops of Tabasco
4 c White sauce
1 c Sliced mushrooms
Salt and pepper
1/2 c Bread crumbs
2 ts Worcestershire sauce
Halve the lobsters. Remove the meat and dice. Wash the shells and
retain. In a saucepan, melt some butter, add the onions and garlic,
sautee until golden brown. Add the lobster meat and flambe with the
brandy, add the mushrooms and simmer for a few minutes, stir in the
mustard, Tabasco and Worcestershire and cook over low flame a few
more minutes. Mix in the white sauce, remove from fire and add the
parsley. Season with salt and pepper and fill the shells with the
mixture, sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and place under the broiler
for a few minutes to glaze.
White Sauce: In a saucepan, melt equal parts of butter and flour(
over low heat), whisk them together(do not let the mixture get brown)
until you obtain a homogenous paste. Let it cool for a few minutes
then gradually add some hot fish stock, whisk continuously to prevent
lumps. Bring the mixture slowly to boil and let simmer for 15 to 20
minutes.