PINTS & PLATES: Paddy’s Pub Annapolis Lobster Dip

Paddy’s Pub Annapolis Lobster Dip

Prep time 20 mins | Total time 50 mins | Serving 6

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 lbs cooked lobster meat
• 1/2 cup Parry’s Brewpub Zhergoot Vienna Lager
• 250 g cream cheese
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp dried dill
• 1 tsp Maggi sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pairing Suggestion – Paddy’s Brewpub Annapolis Valley Ale

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• Heat non stick pan to medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil. Allow butter to melt.
• Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 diced shallot. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until translucent. Add ½ cup Patty’s Brewpub Zhergoot Vienna Lager and bring to a boil.
• Add 1 lbs cooked lobster meat and sauté for 3 minutes while stirring. Cook until liquid reduced by at least half.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine 250 gm softened cream cheese, zest of 1 lemon, juice from ½ lemon, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tbsp dried dill, 1 tsp Maggi sauce, and 1 tsp paprika. Mix until well combined.
• Add lobster mixture to bowl and stir to combine.
• Add mixture to an oven safe dish, top with remaining shredded cheese, and bake at 400° for 30 - 40 minutes or until cheese is melted and hot.
• Serve with crackers, chips, or a baguette.

Enjoy!

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