The JFK
New England lobster bite with lemon butter & chive
A nod to Cape Cod's finest coastal flavors
The Story
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President, embodied the glamour of Camelot. Raised in the sailing culture of Hyannis Port on Cape Cod, JFK's connection to the New England coast ran deep. He and Jackie hosted legendary White House dinners featuring the finest American and French cuisine. His love of New England seafood — especially the lobster and clam chowder of his home waters — lives on in this buttery, elegant lobster bite.
Ingredients
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 2 tbsp butter
- Lemon juice
- Fresh chives
- Mini pastry shells
- Pinch of cayenne
Preparation
- 1.Gently warm lobster in lemon butter.
- 2.Fill mini pastry shells with lobster.
- 3.Garnish with chives and a pinch of cayenne.
- 4.Serve immediately while warm.
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