Bright red chunks of lobster meat softly resting on thick, golden brioche French toast. It's topped with a sprinkling of green chives, light-colored citrus zest, and dusting of powdered sugar, complemented by the deep crimson of the berries on the side.

Lobster Brioche French Toast

Name: Lobster Brioche French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: lobster meat, 1.5 cups cooked and chopped; brioche loaf, 1 sliced into 8 thick pieces; large eggs, 4 whisked; heavy cream, 1 cup; vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; orange zest, 1 tablespoon; lemon zest, 1 tablespoon; chives, 2 tablespoons finely chopped; salted butter, 2 tablespoons; powdered sugar, for dusting; berries, 1 cup for serving; maple syrup, for serving

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 18, 2024

Brimming with hints of luxury and the decadence of mid-summer, this recipe marries delicate, succulent lobster with tender, pillowy brioche in an unexpected breakfast dish; Lobster Brioche French Toast. Even though lobster for breakfast may seem unusual, it's a scrumptious embodiment of French finesse that's sure to impress.

Ingredients (for 4)

Lobster meat - 1.5 cups - cooked and chopped
Brioche loaf - 1 - sliced into 8 thick pieces
Large eggs - 4 - whisked
Heavy cream - 1 cup
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
Chives - 2 tablespoons - finely chopped
Salted butter - 2 tablespoons
Powdered sugar - - for dusting
Berries - 1 cup - for serving
Maple syrup - - for serving

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🥚🥛

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 2 - 🍞🥚💧

Dip each brioche slice into the mixed egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides. Let them sit for a few minutes to effectively absorb the mixture.
Step 3 - 🍞🔥🧈

Using a nonstick pan over medium heat, melt the butter and place each brioche slice in, cooking until both sides gain a golden brown color.
Step 4 - 🍞🦞🥄

Sprinkle the cooked and chopped lobster meat evently over the perfectly cooked brioche toasts.
Step 5 - 🍊🍋🌿

Add an aromatic touch by garnishing with a zest of orange and lemon, and sprinkle finely chopped chives evenly.
Step 6 - 🍞🍚🥄

End the preparation with a light dust of powdered sugar over the garnished brioche toasts.
Step 7 - 🍞🍓🍴

Serve Immediately. For an added freshness and sweetness, have a side of fresh berries and pour maple syrup over or alongside the toast.

Additional

The key to perfect French toast is to make sure the brioche slices soak up the egg mixture thoroughly for a fluffy result. A savory version can be made by excluding the sugar and serving with hollandaise sauce instead of maple syrup. This is a great way to introduce kids to cooking - they can help with mixing the ingredients and dusting the powdered sugar.