Fish Quenelles with Lobster Sauce 



Step 1

In a food processor, process the fish into a very smooth purée. Add the cream, egg, and nutmeg and process until smooth, scraping the bowl a couple of times. Season with salt and pepper. With two tablespoons, shape the fish dumplings with about 45 ml (3 tablespoons) of the mixture for each and drop them in a pan of salted simmering water. Cook, six at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and keep warm on a plate.

Step 2

In a saucepan, brown the shallot with the lobster carcass in the oil. Deglaze with the wine. Add the butter and sprinkle with the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer gently for about 3 minutes. Strain. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Divide the sauce among four shallow plates and top with the dumplings. Garnish with chervil.

Step 4

For a traditional presentation, pour the sauce over the dumplings in a serving dish and brown in the oven under the broiler.