Celebrating summer with Lobster Fried Rice?

May 31, 2010 10:25am

(NECN) - If you are from New England you know that nothing says summer time like the sight of lobster!

What better way to kick off the season.

So Monday morning we are celebrating summer with an old fashioned lobster boil and putting a modern twist on the classic with a recipe for lobster fried rice!

It's one of the signature dishes at the Inn at Ocean's Edge in Lincolnville Maine.

Chef Bryan Dame joins NECN direct from Penobscot Bay with more.

Lobster Fried Rice
Chef Bryan Dame
The Edge

3 eggs, scrambled
12 oz cooked lobster, chopped & tossed to coat with corn starch
6 cups cooked rice (cold)
½ cup thinly sliced celery, bit size pieces
½ cup thinly sliced leek, bit sized pieces
2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons salad oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce

In a large pan, heat the 4 tablespoons of  oil

add the rice & fry for about 3 minutes, stirring or tossing to keep rice moving

add the veggies and soy sauce,  cook until veggies are tender

add the lobster & toss quickly

add in egg & stir well to disperse

season with fresh black pepper, once egg is cooked remove from heat and serve.

Tags: maine, Bryan Dame, Penobscot Bay, Lincolnville, Inn at Ocean's Edge, The Edge, lobster fried rice

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