Make With Me- Lobster Coquille

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend. While I've never actually been to Kentucky-for the Derby or otherwise- I grew up watching and loving the Derby. My Aunt Mary was also a fan of the Derby and race horse racing in general. She would even have a Kentucky Derby party, where she would serve Lobster Coquille. In her memory and honour, I am happy to share her recipe.

Lobster Coquille

Ingredients:

• 4 or 5 lobster tails
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 can cream of shrimp soup
• 1/3 cup table cream
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

To Make:

• Cook and cut lobster meat
• Saute onions, garlic, celery and mushrooms until tender but not brown
• Stir in soup
• Gradually blend in cream, sherry, parsley and crumbs
• Add lobster
• Bring mixture to a boil, stir constantly
• Spoon into baking shells or individual casseroles
• Combine 1/4 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup old cheddar cheese
• Sprinkle mixture over shells
• Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes
• Garnish with parsley
• Enjoy! 

Notes:

1. As mentioned above, this is my Aunt Mary's recipe.
2. This can be made using lobster, crab, shrimp (or all three) or chicken.