Lobster Base

Elevate your seafood dishes with this richly flavorful Lobster Base, a homemade culinary treasure perfect for soups, sauces, and bisques. This recipe transforms leftover lobster shells, aromatic vegetables, and fragrant herbs into a deeply savory foundation that brings a luxurious depth to any dish. Sautéed in a blend of butter and olive oil, the shells release their briny essence, which is then combined with a medley of onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for added complexity. The addition of tomato paste, dry white wine, and a slow simmer ensures every drop is infused with robust flavor. Easy to make and store, this lobster stock is a must-have for seafood enthusiasts seeking to enhance their cooking repertoire. Keywords: lobster stock, lobster base recipe, seafood broth, homemade stock, lobster shell recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups lobster shells (from 2 lobsters)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 stalks celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 6 cups water
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

1. Heat a large stockpot over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil.

Step 2

2. Once the butter is melted, add the lobster shells and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they turn bright red and aromatic.

Step 3

3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, coating the shells and vegetables.

Step 5

5. Deglaze the pot by adding the dry white wine. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot and let the wine reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

6. Add the water, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black peppercorns to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

7. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, occasionally skimming off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.

Step 8

8. After simmering, strain the lobster base through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container, discarding the solids.

Step 9

9. Allow the lobster base to cool before storing. Use immediately or transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2565.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	793.8

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 3903.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 475.4mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1417.1mg	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: 55.8%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 25.8%