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The name is entirely satirical. In 18th and 19th-century Dublin, lawyers were notoriously viewed by the public as wealthy, excessively self-indulgent, and frequently "soaked in whiskey."
When this hyper-rich dish emerged—combining premium, expensive lobster with a lavish amount of heavy cream and top-shelf Irish whiskey—locals joked that it was either a meal only a wealthy lawyer could afford, or a culinary caricature of a Dublin lawyer themselves: rich, stuffed with luxury, and swimming in booze.
Over the years, a playful spin-off dish called "<em>The Disbarred Lawyer</em>" emerged on some Irish tavern menus. It swaps out the expensive lobster for more economical Dublin Bay Prawns (langoustines) or monkfish. data-pin-do=)
Dublin Lawyer
July 9, 2026
Dublin Lawyer is one of Ireland's most decadent traditional seafood dishes, consisting of lobster meat pan-fried in butter, flamed with Irish whiskey, and finished with a rich reduction of heavy cream. I have to say, it was absolutely delicious and so easy. I think next time I will make it with shrimp to make it even simpler.
The name is entirely satirical. In 18th and 19th-century Dublin, lawyers were notoriously viewed by the public as wealthy, excessively self-indulgent, and frequently "soaked in whiskey."
When this hyper-rich dish emerged—combining premium, expensive lobster with a lavish amount of heavy cream and top-shelf Irish whiskey—locals joked that it was either a meal only a wealthy lawyer could afford, or a culinary caricature of a Dublin lawyer themselves: rich, stuffed with luxury, and swimming in booze.
Over the years, a playful spin-off dish called "The Disbarred Lawyer" emerged on some Irish tavern menus. It swaps out the expensive lobster for more economical Dublin Bay Prawns (langoustines) or monkfish.
Directions
1In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened butter, cayenne pepper, and paprika. In a large deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat, melt the cayenne butter and add the mushrooms, shallots, and lobster meat. Sauté until mushrooms are golden, about 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Carefully add the whiskey off the heat and cook until almost completely evaporated. Add the cream and reduce until thickened, then add the lemon juice. Serve in large bowls over hot rice. Garnish with parsley.
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