Baked Eggplant with Lobster Stuffing Recipe Video

Cooking tips and techniques from the nation's finest chefs. Chef John Mims of Carmines Creole Café in Bryn Mawr PA makes a Lobster Stuffed Baked Eggplant at the New England Culinary Arts Forum in Maine.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient, ,
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Eggplant3 Large
 Olive oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Minced garlic1 Tablespoon
 Minced thyme3 Tablespoon
 Panko bread crumbs1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Lobster meat2 Pound
 Chives1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Mayonnaise3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (Homemade / From Kraft)
 Creole seasoning1 Tablespoon
 Shaved aiago cheese2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Lemon juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemons3 , juiced
 Chopped thyme3 Tablespoon
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (About 1 Stick)
 Cayenne pepper1 Pinch
 Salt1 Pinch
 Jumbo shrimp6
 Cod fillets6
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Sweet butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (About 1 Stick)
 Chopped shallots2
 Steamed mushrooms4 Cup (64 tbs), cleaned
 Truffle1 (Black / White Variety)
 Dry white wine1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Truffle oil1 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Mixed berries4 Cup (64 tbs)
 White chocolate12 Ounce
 Chili powder1 Dash

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 2399 Calories from Fat 1473

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 165 g254.1%

Saturated Fat 78.2 g391.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 602.2 mg200.7%

Sodium 2115.9 mg88.2%

Total Carbohydrates 123 g41.1%

Dietary Fiber 19.8 g79%

Sugars 76.3 g

Protein 107 g214.5%

Vitamin A 89.3% Vitamin C 138.5%

Calcium 117.4% Iron 39.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Eggplant:
Put Olive Oil, garlic & Thyme in Food Processor and puree. Cut Eggplants in half & spread garlic mixture over sliced Eggplant and bake for 25 minutes. Pull from oven and let cool.

Lobster Stuffing:
In Large Mixing bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Fold in Lobster meat,cover & refrigerate for 1 hour.Fill Eggplants with Lobster mixture and bake at 400º for 10 minutes. Top with shrimp & Creole sauce.

Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce & Jumbo Shrimp:
In medium sauce pan add first three ingredients and simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes. Add pepper & salt. Incorporate butter small pieces at a time till sauce coats the back of the spoon, puur over eggplant. Sautee Jumbo Shrimp till bright pick and top Eggplant.

Butter Roasted Main Cod Topped Local Wild Mushroom and Truffle Ragout:
Preheat Oven to 450 degrees. Season cod with Salt & Pepper on both sides. Place on baking pan and add dabs of butter and bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.

In large Sautee pan heat on medium high add ½ stick of butter and melt, add shallots and Sautee for 3 – 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and Sautee for 4 – 5 minutes add white wine. Reduce heat and add the rest of the butter adjust seasoning with Salt & Pepper top with shaved truffles and truffle oil, top fish with mixture.

Berries & White chocolate Sauce with essence of Chili:
When ready to serve pour melted chocolate over frozen berries & top with a dash of chili powder.

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Editors Review

Have you ever tried to make a dish with eggplant and lobster ? See this excellent video that displays a great innovative recipe where the baked eggplant is filled with a lobster stuffing and topped with a shrimp & creole sauce. The video is interesting to watch and try out this unique recipe to impress your family.

Comments

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foodpsychologist says :

Wow ! This seems to be one of the most delicious lobster and eggplant dishes. Must try this lobster stuffed baked eggplant with white chocolate sauce.
Posted on: 15 March 2010 - 4:15am
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