Description
A rich and flavorful dish made with lobster, garlic, and butter, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- Two (2) Live Lobsters (1.5-2 lbs each)
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, divided
- 8–10 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Lemon, for zest and juice
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth (optional, for sauce)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Blanch lobsters for 60-90 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath.
- Place lobsters belly-side down. Using a sharp knife, quickly split each lobster lengthwise through the head and tail, removing the intestinal vein, tomalley, and roe.
- Gently crack the lobster claws to enhance flavor infusion.
- Melt 3/4 cup unsalted butter over low heat. Add garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, heating for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat, stir in half of the parsley, half of the chives, and lemon zest. Season with sea salt and black pepper, reserving 1/4 cup for serving.
- Broil or bake the lobsters, brushing with garlic butter and cooking until opaque and internal temperature reaches 135-140°F (57-60°C).
- Let lobsters rest for 3-5 minutes, then squeeze fresh lemon juice and drizzle with remaining garlic butter.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread, roasted vegetables, salad, or light pasta. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster half
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg