Shucks Maine Lobster

Congratulations to Shucks' Corporate Chef and Sales Manager, Margaret Salt McLellan! Her Maine Lobster Purse with Pea Shoot Salad and Wild Maine Compliments was selected best of five finalists. All of the ingredients came from Maine, including the raw Shucks Maine Lobster meat which she butter poached before wrapping with goat cheese in tarragon accented crepes. Margaret's dish really showcased the unique qualities of Shucks product--the delicate texture and flavor of her butter poached lobster worked wonderfully with the light crepes. According to the panel of 4 judges, the dish was a clear winner on all criteria--taste, texture, flavor, and presentation.

As Maine Lobster Chef of the Year, Margaret's duties include several media appearances and various junkets to promote Maine Lobster and the wide variety of gourmet dishes that can be made with it. Of course we like to remind people that no matter what the celebration, the lobster will taste better (and be much easier for the chef to work with) if it's Shucks Maine Lobster.

Good Job Margaret!

Maine Lobster Purse with Pea Shoot Salad and Wild Maine Compliments

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Shucks is proud to announce that our Sales Manager/Corporate Chef, Margaret Salt McLellan has been named one of five finalists for the 2008 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Le Cordon Bleu in London, and the University of Florida, Margaret also has 25 years experience in the kitchen. Aside from acting as the Corporate Chef for Shucks, Margaret is Corporate Chef for Native Maine Produce, and part of the culinary team at Sebasco Harbor Resort. In addition to her gourmet culinary training and experience, Margaret has lobster in her blood: not only does she come from a proud family of fishermen in Boothbay, she also has had plenty of opportunity to work with our unique raw Maine lobster meat. Of course her recipe is a highly guarded secret at the moment, but stay tuned for the results of the competition on July 22nd at the Blaine House.

See more about Margaret and the competition here.

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