Lobster and Spinach Dip

Since it is Lobster season, (although there is always a season open in Nova Scotia somewhere) it seems appropriate to drop a lobster recipe here. For reference sake, 2oz lobster meat is about half the shelled meat of a 1 pound lobster.

Lobster and Spinach Dip

Ingredients

1. 3 oz frozen spinach, thawed, drained
2. 2 tablespoons butter
3. 2 oz red pepper diced
4. 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
5. 4 ounces cream cheese
6. ½ cup sour cream
7. ½ cup mayonnaise,
8. 1 tblsp vinegar,
9. 1 tsp sugar)
10. 2 oz Lobster
11. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

• Squeeze as much liquid out of the spinach as possible with a clean dishtowel or paper towels. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté red pepper until soft, 3–5 minutes. Add shredded Lobster. Stir in paprika and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar. salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until warmed and smooth throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve warm or cooled