Creamed Hot Lobster Sandwich or Lobster Poutine

Creamed lobster over buttered toast is comfort food at its best. This is a very popular recipe in southwestern Nova Scotia. You can also pour the creamed lobster over fries and mozzarella for a lobster poutine.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 517 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
• 8 slices bread
• 2 cups cooked lobster meat
• 2 cups light cream, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large frying pan over medium-low heat; cook and stir lobster into melted butter until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Whisk cornstarch and about 1 tablespoon cream together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour remaining cream into lobster, stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until cream sauce comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Toast bread and spread with about 2 tablespoons butter. For each serving, pour some creamed lobster over one buttered piece of toast, top with another piece of toast, and pour more creamed lobster over the top.