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Romesquet de llagosta

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Catalonia, Romesquet de llagosta is a luxurious dish that showcases the area's rich seafood heritage. Traditionally prepared during festive occasions, it highlights the use of local ingredients like lobster and a flavorful sauce made from roasted vegetables and nuts. Today, it remains a beloved dish in Catalan cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special celebrations.

CatalanESCataloniamain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lobsters (about 500 g each)
1.5 kg of potatoes
1 head of garlic
parsley
1 slice of small bread
2 nyoras
50 g of hazelnuts
50 g of toasted almonds
200 ml of sherry
1,200 ml of mineral or filtered water
salt
pepper
virgin olive oil

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper than almonds.

lobster

🥗Healthier: crab

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Crab can be a leaner option, while shrimp is more budget-friendly.

1

Prepare 2 lobsters, which can serve up to 4 people.

2

Soak 2 nyoras overnight with a cut in them.

3

In a saucepan, brown the garlic cloves in olive oil and set aside.

4

In the same oil, fry the slice of bread and parsley, then set aside.

5

Separate the pulp from the soaked nyoras, fry it in the same oil, and set aside.

6

Prepare the chopped garlic, parsley, nyoras, bread, hazelnuts, and almonds, and add them to the blender.

7

Add 200 ml of sherry and 200 ml of water to the blender and grind until you have a very fine mixture.

8

Pour the blended mixture into the same pot and add the remaining 1,000 ml of water.

9

Wait for the mixture to boil, then add salt and pepper to taste, and the romesquet sauce is ready.

10

Peel a squash, grate it, and squeeze the juice.

11

Open the lobsters and remove the intestine along the tail.

12

In a saucepan, heat oil and mark the lobsters on both sides without seasoning them, then remove and reserve.

13

In the same pan, season the garlic and parsley lightly, then add the potatoes and stir a couple of times.

14

Cover the potatoes with very hot rosemary and cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

15

After 15 minutes, add the lobsters back into the pan along with the juices they released and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

16

Check the salt level and turn off the heat, letting it stand for 3 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingblending

Equipment Needed

saucepanblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishtree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

Lobster Romesquet
Local Name: Romesquet de llagosta

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