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 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1.5 cups lobster meat cooked and chopped; 1 brioche loaf sliced into 8 thick pieces; 4 large eggs whisked; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped; 2 tablespoons salted butter; powdered sugar for dusting; 1 cup berries for serving; maple syrup for serving

Decadent French toast with lobster and citrus zest.

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · June 18, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.