With Lakeside Restaurant in Highlands
Recipe by Lakeside Restaurant | Photography and Videography by Courtney Snyder
As fall settles in, Lakeside Restaurant in Highlands, NC, shared their exquisite roasted lobster tail, featuring a rich and flavorful Sauce Américaine with NC Living. This dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family during cozy gatherings. In addition to this signature seafood offering, they also gave us their take on a classic old-fashioned recipe that celebrates the comforting flavors of the season. Stir up a memorable dining experience amidst the beautiful autumn scenery this fall!
Roasted Lobster Tail with Sauce Americaine
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 large onion peeled and halved
- 4–5 heirloom tomatoes
- 1 chopped red pepper
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 cup brandy
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 cups lobster stock
- 2 quarts heavy cream
- ½ cup chopped sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
For Sauce
Preheat oven to 375° F. Place celery, carrots, onion, heirloom tomatoes, and red peppers on a sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables for 30–40 minutes. Set aside.
In a large stock pot, reduce white wine and brandy by 80%, then add roasted vegetables, roasted red pepper and lobster stock. Reduce for 15–20 minutes on medium to high heat.
Add heavy cream and simmer for 20–30 minutes on low heat. Turn off heat and add sage, salt and pepper. Add everything to blender and blend to a smooth consistency.
For Lobster
Preheat oven to 400° F. Drizzle lobster with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 8–10 minutes and serve over pappardelle tossed in the sauce Americaine.
Lakeside Old Fashioned
- 1 orange slice
- 1 Bada Bing cherry
- 1 sugar cube
- Dash of bitters
- 2 ounces Buffalo Trace whiskey
Directions
In a rocks glass, muddle orange slice, cherry, sugar cube, and bitters. Add Buffalo Trace and ice and shake back and forth in a cocktail shaker. Top with additional ice and enjoy!
To learn more about Lakeside Restaurant, visit lakesiderestaurant.info.