Classic American Lobster Stew
Creamy, rich lobster stew with tender chunks of sweet lobster meat in a buttery broth, ready in under 45 minutes. A New England favorite that tastes like coastal comfort.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1.5 lbs lobster meat, cooked and chunked
- 3 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery.
- 2
Sauté until vegetables are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in stock. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add lobster meat.
- 4
Simmer gently for 10 minutes to let flavors blend.
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream until the surface looks glossy.
- 6
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Do not let stew boil once cream is added.
- 7
Ladle into bowls. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot (at least 3-quart capacity)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- ladle
- knife and cutting board
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