Lobster Poutine

Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 12 oz frozen tater tots 
• ½  tablespoon oil
• ¼ cup red onion, diced small
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup clam juice
• ¼  cup shredded smoked Gruyere cheese
• ¼  cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 small lobster tails, cut into bite size pieces
• ¼ cup chopped green onion to garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook tater tots according to package instructions
2. Heat a saucepan on medium high, add oil and sauté the onions until translucent
3. Add the garlic, cook until fragrant and add 1 tablespoon of butter
4. Add the sake, let the alcohol cook off
5. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, until melted then stir in 2 tablespoons of flour
6. Let the flour taste cook out about 2 minutes
7. Add the milk and clam juice and let thicken
8. Add the gruyere and jack cheese, season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste
9. In a small pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the lobster until cooked season with a little salt and pepper
10. Top the cooked tater tots with the cheese sauce, then lobster and garnish with green onions

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