Lobster and Creamy Basil Custard Timbale

Author Notes

Lobster & Creamy Basil Custard Timbale

For 4 people you need :

1 -1/2 lb Lobster -cooked and shelled
Basil ( Thai or Lemon Basil best)

1 oz butter

¼ pint milk & 1/2 cup of cream

salt and pepper

¼ pint water

2 tbl. flour & chopped parsley

1, Cook Lobster in 1/4 pint milk w/ salt , peper, with Thai or Lemon Basil


2. Strain off the milk and discard . 3.Then in a saute pan mix flour, butter, and cream to make custard sauce- finely chop Basil and add to the custard mix. 4. Once thickened blend in the courser chopped Lobster ( or cuisinart Lobster for smoother, creamier texture). Pour mixture into timbales or shaped small appetiser size molds. Refrigerate for 1 hr then turn out and serve.

—micki barzilay