Lobster Vol Au Vent With Orange Cognac Sauce

Epicurious's Note:

Creamy lobster filled pastries which can be served in either appetizer or dinner size

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Orange Cognac Sauce

• 1 cup orange juice , freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons cognac

Lobster Vol au Vent

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces lobster meat
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms , diced
• 1 tablespoon shallot , chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves , chopped
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 4 vol-au-vent cases
• parsley , flat leaf, for garnish

Directions:

1. For the Orange Cognac Sauce: In a medium saucepan over high heat combine the orange juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat until nearly evaporated. Add the stock, heavy cream, and cognac. Boil for minute, remove from the heat, and set aside.
2. For the Lobster Vol au Vent: Preheat a saucepan over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil, then the lobster meat, mushrooms, shallots, tarragon, and white pepper, to taste, while stirring to combine ingredients. Add 1/2 cup of the Orange Cognac Sauce and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce to a simmer.
3. Spoon reduced mixture into prepared shells, drizzle with remaining orange cognac sauce, and garnish with parsley leaves.

Reviews

[Chef #1290502]

I had a progressive dinner party and I hosted the appetizers...I served the lobster in orange cognac sauce as the 3rd course and it was a HUGE hit...I would absolutely serve it again as even a dinner course, it was delicious