Menorcan lobster stew

Preparation

Menorcan lobster stew is a preparation from Spain with high difficulty. Reserve about 55 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 35 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.

1. 1

   Break the lobster into pieces; reserve coral and inner strands

2. 2

   Heat oil in a clay pot and brown the lobster in batches

   Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later

3. 3

   Sauté onion and garlic; add tomato and cook 5 minutes

   • 5 min

   Start 5 min
4. 4

   Return lobster

   flame with brandy and add broth and bay leaf

5. 5

   Cook covered for 20 minutes until the meat is tender

   • 20 min

   Start 20 min
6. 6

   Sprinkle parsley and serve in the same casserole with bread for dipping