[abefroman]

Anyone have a recipe for clam broth to use in a lobster stock?

I found some recipes online but they vary quite a bit.

[kuan]

Originally Posted by abefroman

Anyone have a recipe for clam broth to use in a lobster stock?

I found some recipes online but they vary quite a bit.

Here's how you kill two birds with one stone. Steam some clams in white wine and garlic, reserve the broth. Grill some garlic bread, yummy!

[abefroman]

Originally Posted by kuan

Here's how you kill two birds with one stone. Steam some clams in white wine and garlic, reserve the broth. Grill some garlic bread, yummy!

How many cups of clam broth do I use to how many cups of water when I start the lobster stock?

[kuan]

Get two lobsters, cook the tails and claws. Remove the shells, clean the heads. Wrap it all up in a huge towel and use a hammer to bust it all up. Saute until reddish brown, a little burnt is fine.

Now it's time to add mirepoix. It's up to you whether or not you want to saute this. Add tomato paste directly to the pan and saute a bit.

Deglaze with white wine.

Put the whole lot in a pot and cover with water. Add 1-2 bay leaves, thyme, parsley, 10 whole peppercorns.

Simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Strain.

Add a cup or so of clam broth.

Get a little stock in a bowl, add a little salt, or not, taste.

[abefroman]

Thanks!

And when making the clam broth, how many clams do I use?

[kuan]

Originally Posted by abefroman

Thanks!

And when making the clam broth, how many clams do I use?

A little goes a long way, maybe 2 dozen clams and 2 cups steaming liquid? Put it all in a pot and cover.

[abefroman]

Thanks you rule!