RayandCarole Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Admission first we didnt do this on boat but could quite easily. Due to Caroles current indisposition went to Morrissons in Cromer to top up with essentials (G&T) Decided to take coast road back to Holt Big mistake Roadside stall selling samphire Crabbies crab shop had a desirable lobster Right First start boiling baby pots, wash samphire Chop lobby in half remove head, take out all meat and reserve Second Make bechamel sauce (google it) add shed loads of mature cheddar Arrange lobby meat in half shells pour over cheese sauce and add any remaining meat to King Prawns into a ramekin Top lobby with cheeses sauce remains over king prawns Chuck both into hot oven for 30 mins Chuck Washed samphire into boiling water for 15 - 20 mins Plate up an serve sorted Avsmall cosolation for missing the Beccles meet Have av great time folks Ray & Carole Edited at Ray's request to remove the pictures. Regards Alan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sorry mods my pics in Aussie format again Cant win Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ok sorry folks Had some broad band issues and typing erroneous keystrokes despite what i actually inputted All Now rebooted hopefully ok now Sorry pics still aussie rules No Ian have only had one G&T so far And the lobby and samphire was delicious Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 How much do you pay in the UK for a lobster? Last one I bought in the US was $6.99 steamed to order from live. Last one I saw in Roys of Hoveton was either £9.99 or £12.99. I think it was the little brother of the one I bought in the States. I do love lobby and the dish with samphire sounds great, especially washed down with a glass or two of crisp, chilled white wine. Will have to give it a go the next time I come into money. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 A lobster on a plate in the UK costs a small fortune, for me you can keep it I would rather have cod loin preferably served with real homemade chips. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Im with Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Keep an eye on Lidls, they do Canadian lobsters at a fiver from time to time. Not exceptionally big but OK for one person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelticMemories Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 The lidl lobsters are small but good value. I tend to reserve the tail and claw meat and use all the shells etc for a lovely shellfish bisque or the base for a sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 We usually pay a bit more for locally fished lobbies as have been disappointed with supermarket offerings, usuall pay £7 - £8 for one each, but last week bought a big boy for £13 from Crabbies crab shop in Salthouse which was more than big enough for 2, and a big bag of samphire for £2 Ray & Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Try these simple recipes:A light sauce to go with seared salmon or tiger prawns. half a small red onion,finely diced,one small tomato diced,one dessert spoon of fresh ginger finely diced,one teaspoon of lemon grass(I used jarred minced).Two/three large spoons of teriyaki sauce. In a non stick pan,heat some veg or corn oil,plus a little sesame seed oil,lightly cook onions,ginger,then add lemon grass and tomato,add teriyaki sauce,add a little water and cook for about five ten mins.coat your fish. I have never had much luck growing tomatoes this year it seemed to work and I have a good crop.if you have lots of tomatoes here a few ides. Tomato salad,thinly slice tomatoes,thinly sliced red onions or shallots,milled pepper and salt a few splashes of white wine or cider vinegar,extra virgin olive oil, Oven/sun dried cherry tomatoes,cut in half season with salt and pepper dry in the oven do so once you have turned the oven off or if its a hot day dry outside.Once dry place in a airtight jar and cover with olive oil. If you have soft toms these are good for a pasta sauce,cut tomatoes in four.one onion rough chopped garlic to taste,cook slowly in a pan adding a little water and tomato puree cook for about 30/45 mins blend,once cool store in a air tight jar.These can be done at home and used on the boat. Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Sorry I think I hijacked the link.Still try this again simply lobster salad poach lobster allow to cool,using the meat cut into pieces break crisp lettuce such as iceberg,tomatoes sliced spring onions,peeled diced cucumber, seasoned croutons served with homemade mayonnaise, crusty bread and a crisp chilled white wine Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Alan try this batter,321 3 parts flour 2 parts cornflour 1part baking powder,mix together with beer or sparkling water until a good dropping mixture.Allow to rest for about an hour.Dip your fish in seasoned flour,then in your batter And fry.Chips boil your chips first,not to long,drain allowing to cool,then lightly fry drain allow to cool then Finnish in hot oil,go old school serve with pickled onions,garkins and buttered white bread. Pickled onions,peeled onions,salt leave for 24 hours,turning every so often raise off place in a clean air tight jar I wash the jars and dry in the oven about 100.c.Cover the onions with vinager try other fingers such as white or cider etc,vinager at 14 percent. I have added pepper corns or garlic/chillies.Just add what you like.I always do onions for family and friends for Christmas. So if you do so they go well with your fish and chips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hi Ian, I like the first bit, I always use larger in my batter mix. But don't darken my door with onions, I am also allergic to garlic, it brings me out in little white spots. I have to be careful with packaging because they seem to put garlic in everything these days, the only baked beans that do not have any in are Heinz. Pizza's can be a problem but Morrison's do a basic cheese & tomato for 60p that I use as a base for other ingredients/toppings. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 " Is it crabs or lobsters that walk sideways? " " It's crabs" " Must have caught lobsters then " :naughty: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hi Alan,is it onions or all the family is chives spring onions etc?If so add herbs such as basil.How about leeks?If you finely diced that's also good.The thing with food is there are always other choices. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hi Ian, For me its all, I never liked them as a child, I could never stand the taste, my grandmother did not know what to do with me. I could tell if she had used a knife on a onion, washed the knife and then used it to prepare my food. Tan many years ago whilst at work, before we were married had been offered and accepted a cheese and onion crisp from a friend at work, I picked her up several hours and could smell the onion on her breath. I can cook with them for other people, but I have to stay well clear of them, Tan has found out in recent years that they can effect her diet, so for flavouring for her I use spring onions. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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