Idaho® Potato Lobster Mashed Potatoes
Courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission 4 Servings • 10 MIn. Prep Time • 25 MIn. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2-1/2 lb. peeled and quartered Idaho® potatoes |
| 2/3 c. heavy cream |
| 1/2 c. salted butter |
| 1 tsp. iodized salt |
| 4 Tbsp. roasted garlic |
| 2 pinches white pepper |
| 1 lb. fresh Maine lobster, steamed, chilled, shelled, and tail cut in 8 pieces |
| 1/2 c. salted butter |
| 1 tsp. OLD BAY® seasoning |
| 1 Tbsp. charred scallions, 1/4-in. cut |
Directions:
1. Boil or steam potatoes until they are fork tender.
2. In a Kitchen Aid mixer with the whisk attachment add potatoes, cream, butter, salt and pepper, and roasted garlic and whip on low speed for 2 min. then on high speed for 3 min. until smooth.
3. In a sauté pan over medium heat add steamed and deshelled lobster, butter, old bay seasoning, and charred scallions. Cook until the butter is boiling and the lobster reaches 160°F.
4. Place mashed potatoes in a serving dish, place lobster on top of the potatoes, and pour the butter mixture over the lobster and potatoes.
* Recipe courtesy of Mastro's Restaurants, Los Angeles, CA
