Homemade Lobster Oil is a decadent and luxurious oil used in other seafood recipes or in salad dressing. Take the level of home cooking up a notch by making this oil. Furthermore, this oil is very easy to make. Lobster Oil is considered a gourmet ingredient. Naturally, it is found in specialty shops. Hence, it is almost always expensive. Without a doubt, it will enhance seafood recipes. Simply substitute this oil for any oil in a seafood recipe. Vinaigrette dressings in a seafood salad made with lobster oil will elevate the dish. Drizzle a small amount over soups.
Homemade Lobster Oil
Believe it or not, lobster shells are used in lobster oil. Hence, it is a great way to avoid waste and use the carcass. Lobster is very expensive. Therefore, I want to get the most use out of the tail as I can. In other words, Lobster Oil is nothing new. In fact, in bygone eras, it was common practice to use the shells of seafood for stocks and oils. Obviously, the older generations went by the old adage waste want not. This recipe makes about half a cup of lobster oil.
What Is Lobster Oil:
It is an oil that has been flavor enhanced with lobster. The oil has a beautiful orange tint to it. The aroma smells like lobster and injects lobster flavor into any recipe.
How To Make The Oil:
First, start with a Mirepoix which simply means some celery, carrots, and onion in a small amount of oil. Cook the vegetables until the onion is translucent. Finally, pour in the remaining oil and simmer for thirty minutes. Most importantly, for a minimum amount of oil, 50 grams of lobster shell, tail, claws, or body are necessary to create the flavor intensity of the oil. Allow it to cool. In summary, place the pot into the fridge with the lid on and let infuse flavor into the oil overnight. The following day simply remove the pot from the fridge. Place a sieve over a sterilized bottle and pour off the oil. Throw out the vegetables and lobster shells.
Why Make Lobster Oil:
Why make Lobster Oil? It nhance other recipes with lobster flavor. It most certainly, will add fragrance, richness, and depth of flavor to mashed potatoes, cauliflower mash, or scalloped potatoes. Or add a few drops to steamed fish, egg dishes, or pasta dishes. Furthermore, the uses are endless. In conclusion, it is the perfect flavor enhancer.
How Long Does The Oil Last:
Lobster oil will last up to one month in the fridge.
Can Lobster Oil Be Frozen:
Yes, indeed, it can be frozen for up to six months.
Variations to the Oil:
There are many variations that can also be made. For example, Rosemary Lobster Oil or Tarragon Lobster Oil. Any number of fresh or dried herbs and spices can be added to the oil. Not to mention, lemon lobster oil is also amazing.
Is Lobster Healthy For You:
Is lobster healthy for you? In doing research for this post I found several articles on the benefits of lobster. Clearly, this means I need to eat more lobster. I wish I could. However, I did find the articles interesting. For more information take a look at 5 Surprising Benefits of Lobster.
Be sure to check out my Homemade Shellfish Stock.
Homemade Lobster Oil
Ingredients:
- 50 grams of lobster shells, tails, or claws (minimum)
- 1 whole stick of celery
- 1/3 cup of carrots
- 1/2 cup of onions
- 3 whole peppercorns
- 2 tbsp of the ends of parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp of tarragon fresh or dried
- 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white wine
- 2 smashed garlic cloves
- 2/3 cup of avocado oil or grapeseed oil
Directions:
First, cook the celery, carrots, and onions over medium heat with two tbsp from the 2/3 cup. Second, cook until the onions are translucent. Third place all of the remaining ingredients except for the oil. Fourth, slowly pour in the oil.
Finally, bring the mixture to a simmer. Next, simmer for 30 minutes to an hour. Finally, remove from heat and allow to cool. Next, cover the pot and place it in the fridge for one whole day. The following day, remove and place a sieve over a bowl. Next, pour the oil out into the bowl. Finally, use a funnel to pour the oil into a sterilized bottle. Place into the fridge for up to one month. Use balsamic vinegar to dip fresh bread into. Or use in salad dressings.
Homemade Lobster Oil
Equipment
Ingredients
- 50 grams of lobster shells, tails, or claws Minimum
- 1 stick celery cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup of carrots cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup of onions cut into chunks
- 3 whole peppercorns
- 2 tbsp of parsley approximately
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh or dried tarragon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white wine of choosing
- 2 cloves of smashed garlic
- 2/3 cup avocado oil or grapeseed oil
Instructions
- First, cook the celery, carrots, and onions over medium heat with two tbsp from the 2/3 cup.1 stick celery, 1/3 cup of carrots, 1/3 cup of onions, 2/3 cup avocado oil or grapeseed oil
- Second, cook until the onions are translucent.
- Third place all of the remaining ingredients except for the oil.50 grams of lobster shells, tails, or claws, 3 whole peppercorns, 2 tbsp of parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp fresh or dried tarragon, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp white wine, 2 cloves of smashed garlic
- Fourth, slowly pour in the oil.
- Finally, bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Next, simmer for 50 minutes to an hour.
- Finally, remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Next, cover the pot and place it in the fridge for one whole day.
- The following day, remove and place a sieve over a bowl or bottle.
- Next, pour the oil out into the bowl.
- Finally, use a funnel to pour the oil into a sterilized bottle.
- Place into the fridge for up to one month or freeze for up to six months
Notes
| Avocado Oil Lobster Oil Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 9.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 105 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12 g | 19 % |
| Saturated Fat 2 g | 9 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary Fiber 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars 0 g | |
| Protein 0 g | 0 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 % |
| Calcium | 0 % |
| Iron | 0 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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