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Lobster Poutine

This easy recipe for Lobster Poutine takes fries and cheese curds to an elevated level, with flavorful lobster gravy and chunks of fresh lobster.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Canadian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 562kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

For the poutine:

  • 1 lb frozen French fries
  • ½ lb cooked lobster meat
  • 150 g cheese curds more or less to your liking

Lobster gravy:

  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 C lobster stock
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder optional

Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped, or green onions

Instructions

Prepare the fries:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F/218°C.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Add the frozen French fries to the baking tray and bake at 425°F/218°C for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway through.

Prepare the lobster gravy:

  • In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour and heat over medium heat to make a roux.
  • Add in 1 C of lobster stock and bring to a simmer, whisking until thickened.
  • Season with sea salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne powder (optional).

Assemble:

  • Transfer the crispy French fries to a serving platter.
  • Top with cheese curds.
  • Add chunks of lobster meat over the fries.
  • Ladle or spoon hot lobster gravy over the poutine.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped chives and/or parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1537mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 2mg