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Dublin lawyer (lobster flambéed in whiskey)

Dublin lawyer is a dish of lobster sautéed in butter, flambéed with Irish whiskey and finished with cream. An elegant festive dish, historically served in the grand houses and hotels of Dublin.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Plunge the lobsters into boiling salted water for 8 minutes, then remove them and let them cool. Shell the tail and claws and cut the meat into large pieces.
  2. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Sauté the finely chopped shallot for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the lobster meat and sear it for 2 minutes, turning it over, then sprinkle with paprika and cayenne.
  4. Off the heat, pour in the whiskey, then return the pan to the heat and carefully flambé until the flames die down.
  5. Add the cream, season with salt and pepper and reduce for 3 minutes, stirring. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with pilaf rice.

Variations and tips

Alcohol-free version. Replace the whiskey with 50 ml of fish stock flavoured with a splash of lemon juice.

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