Lobster Melt and Tea Biscuits

Lobster Melt

• 5 ounces (140 ml) of cooked lobster meat
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of butter
• ¼ cup (60 ml) of chopped fine onions
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of flour
• ½ cup (120 ml) of milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) of cream
• ⅛ teaspoon (0.625 ml) of salt
• ⅛ teaspoon (0.625 ml) of cayenne pepper

Tea Biscuits

• 2 cups (470 ml) of all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons (20 g) of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) shortening
• ¾ cup (180 ml) of milk

Lobster Melt

1. Dice lobster meat and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter on medium-high heat. For additional flavour, substitute 1 tablespoon (15 g) of butter with garlic butter.
3. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add lobster and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Mix in flour and stir until you have a consistent mixture.
6. Add milk, and cream. Stir until sauce thickens.
7. Add salt and pepper then stir.
8. Served on two-halves of a fresh tea-biscuit. For that little extra, top with cheese.

Tea Biscuits

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Add flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add shortening in cubes and mix.
3. Add milk, mix and knead until you have a ball of dough.
4. Roll out dough and flatten to ¼ inch (0.6 cm).
5. Cut into rounds using a cookie cutter or glass. Place on a greased cookie sheet and allow to rest.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.