Lobster Cannolis with Lemon Gastrique
- 8 won ton skins
- Oil, for frying
- 6 ounces mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pound lobster, cooked until tender, tail and claw meat chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- Lemon Gastrique, recipe follows
- Preheat the fryer or a large pot halfway filled with oil to 360 degrees F.
- Diagonally wrap a wonton wrapper around a cannoli mold.
- Lightly brush the ends with water and press to seal.
- Immerse in the oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Season with salt.
- When cool enough to handle, gently twist the cannoli mold and remove.
- Set aside while you make the filling.
- In a large bowl, add the mascarpone, 1 tablespoon butter, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and slowly heat.
- Stir until well blended.
- Gently fold in the lobster meat and herbs.
- With a spoon, fill the cannoli shells with the lobster filling.
- Drizzle with the gastrique and garnish with tarragon leaves.
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Champagne vinegar
- Pinch salt
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and reduces to a thick syrup, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and place in a heatproof bowl so the mixture stops cooking.
skins, mascarpone, butter, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, lobster, tarragon, lemon gastrique
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/lobster-cannolis-with-lemon-gastrique-recipe.html (may not work)