Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Lobster Pie

My husband had a work function at a local restaurant this weekend. Each function seems to be at a new restaurant that includes delectable seafood. I do love my shellfish, so I couldn't resist ordering the lobster pie. Maine is full of lobster restaurants but this one is my favorite so far.

I should probably start by saying that this was a steak house with one seafood entree on the menu. While the rest of the guys contemplated what kind of cut they would be getting, I quickly closed my menu...seafood would be sitting in front of me tonight.

We chatted and joked as we waited for our food to be served. Steak was passed around the table, and oval ceramic containers full of succulent asparagus cuts, garlic mashed potatoes (cloves included), and sauteed mushroom heads were laid out on the table. My plate was the last to be delicately placed on the table.

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I wish that I would have taken a picture with my camera, but I wasn't thinking so I'll have to paint you a picture. On the snow white platter was a triangular cut tower of pastry. Beside that was gargantuan clumps of lobster nestled in a buttery cream sauce. Potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms buoyed in the cream lake that filled my platter. The smell of buttery creme filled the air as I inhaled to savor this moment. I pierced the potato and carrot first before adding my lobster as the topper to my fork. My lips gently folded over the cold utensil as the warm flavors began to overwhelm my senses. The ever so slight crunch of the potato accompanied by the firm, yet chewy lobster was the perfect combination.

After savoring the first bite, I began to inhale the rich goodness that filled my plate. The Captain, sitting across from me, carefully leaned over and hinted that I should slow down before the white wine arrived. He assured me that the wine would accentuate my meal...but it hadn't arrived yet and I wanted the rest of the plate to join my tummy. I smiled and slowly began to pick at the remaining bits on my plate as I waited for my wine. All I can say is....YUM!

9 comments:

  1. What a great description of the your entree--mouth-watering! I'm going to put a copy of this in my notebook and use it next year with students as a great example of showing not telling.

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  2. Really made my mouth want some! It's a terrific description of your meal. We're headed for the beach next week, and I'm ready, especially after reading about your meal!

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  3. Oh, my, lobster pie!! This has reminded me of the times I have adored lobster and crab legs--too much for words! Now I'm on a shrimp adventure!!! You certainly have appealed to my sense of taste today!!!!! Now what's for supper? Nothing like you described--thanks for the memories!!!

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  4. You had me at "A Little Piece of Maine" I am big fan of Maine and anything related. You made the food sound so light and delicate because of your word choice. Lovely!

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  5. I am starving after reading your description! Wish we lived somewhere we could get this. I am with you, choose lobster over steak. YUM!

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  6. Makes me want to come to Maine! I've never been anywhere on the east coast but NYC. I think I need to come for the seafood! Thanks for the great mental images.

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  7. Even though you didn't have a camera you took a vivid mental picture. You describe the food in such detail

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  8. You made me very hungry. I am not a "food" person, but your description, and all the details, had me longing to be there!

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  9. I am not a huge seafood fan but your entry had my mouth watering!

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