H L's Pure Maine Lobster Stew

Indulge in the luxurious simplicity of H L's Pure Maine Lobster Stew, a coastal classic that celebrates the sweet, buttery flavor of fresh Maine lobster. This creamy seafood stew combines tender lobster meat sautéed in melted butter with rich heavy cream and a splash of dry sherry for depth and sophistication. Seasoned with just a touch of salt, white pepper, and optional paprika, this dish keeps the spotlight on the lobster, creating a velvety, comforting bowl of New England tradition. With a quick preparation time of 30 minutes and the option to enhance with fresh parsley for garnish, this decadent yet easy-to-make lobster stew is perfect as an appetizer or a decadent main course for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces fresh live Maine lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 8-9 minutes until bright red. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to cool.

Step 2

Once the lobsters are cool enough to handle, crack the shells and extract the meat from the claws, knuckles, and tails. Set the meat aside and reserve the shells for optional stock use (not necessary for this recipe).

Step 3

Cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces. Leave a few larger chunks for garnish, if desired.

Step 4

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the lobster meat and gently sauté for 2-3 minutes to infuse the butter with flavor. Be careful not to brown the butter.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and whole milk. Cook gently, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil.

Step 6

Add the dry sherry, salt, and white pepper, stirring to combine. Continue cooking on low for an additional 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 7

Ladle the stew into warm bowls, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley (if using), and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1993.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3561.8

Total Fat 323.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 191.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1201.9mg	0%
Sodium 3878.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 83.5g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 619.2mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1235.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 2.0%