Lobster Cocktail with Roasted Garlic Mashed Idaho Potatoes

Lobster Cocktail with
Roasted Garlic Mashed Idaho® Potatoes
 

Source:

Source: Idaho Potato Commission

Recipe courtesy of Chef Gale Gand, Chicago, IL

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Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients & Directions

4
2 tbsp, 2 tsp.
1 ½ lb.
1 ¼ lb.

6 tbsp.
¼ cup

2 tbsp.
2 tbsp.
2 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.

Medium garlic cloves
Extra-virgin olive oil
Live lobster
Idaho® potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Salt
Unsalted butter
Heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper
Fresh orange juice
Fresh lemon juice
Fresh lime juice
Coarsely chopped fresh tarragon
Minced fresh chives, plus 8 whole chives for garnish
Finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Crimp the edges of a 6-inch square of foil to form a loose pouch. Place the garlic in the pouch and drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Bake for about 30 minutes, until softened. Let cool for 10 minutes; peel the cloves.
    
2. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Plunge the lobster in head first, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the lobster to a bowl of cold water and let stand for 2 minutes. Shell the lobster and discard the vein that runs down the tail. Cut the tail and claw meat into 3/4-inch chunks and put in a bowl. (The lobster can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 6 hours. Let the garlic stand at room temperature.)
    
3. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
    
4. Drain. Pass the potatoes and roasted garlic through a food mill or mash them with a potato masher. Beat in the butter, heavy cream, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; keep warm.
    
5. In a medium nonreactive skillet, bring the orange, lemon and lime juices, tarragon, minced chives and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to a boil over high heat. Add the lobster and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the coriander.
    
6. To serve, divide the mashed potatoes among 4 parfait or stemmed glasses. Spoon one-quarter of the lobster and citrus sauce into each glass and garnish each serving with 2 chives.

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