JFK Lobster Stew

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Shrimp is more affordable and still offers a seafood flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Regular milk can be used for a lighter sauce.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat while being easier to find.

Remove the claws from the lobster by breaking them off.

Remove the legs from the lobster by busting them off.

Twist the tail to detach it from the body.

Use a metal cracker to crack the claws and knuckles to extract the meat.

Wash the lobster meat to clean it.

Put a stick of butter in a pan and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add the cracked lobster shells to the pan to infuse the butter with flavor.

Cook the shells in the butter for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the shells from the pan and set them aside.

Rough chop the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.

Add a couple of splashes of dry sherry to the chopped lobster meat.

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