Grilled Lobster With Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Lobster With Garlic Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 x 600g lobsters; Salt; White pepper; Parsley or Chervil; GARLIC and HERB BUTTER; Butter, unsalted (200g); Parsley, finely chopped (30g); Shallots, chopped (15g); Garlic cloves, finely chopped (10g); Pernod (2 tblsp.); STOCK; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 celery stick, chopped; 1 bay leaf; Thyme, sprig; Parsley stalks, small handful; Peppercorns, white (20); White wine (500ml); White wine vinegar (500ml); Sea salt

Servings: persons

4 x 600g lobsters
Salt
White pepper
Parsley or Chervil
GARLIC and HERB BUTTER
Butter, unsalted (200g)
Parsley, finely chopped (30g)
Shallots, chopped (15g)
Garlic cloves, finely chopped (10g)
Pernod (2 tblsp.)
STOCK
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
1 bay leaf
Thyme, sprig
Parsley stalks, small handful
Peppercorns, white (20)
White wine (500ml)
White wine vinegar (500ml)
Sea salt

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GARLIC and HERB BUTTER
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Beat ingredients with couple pinches of salt and pepper. Roll in plastic, about 4cm. Chill before slicing.
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STOCK
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Put all ingredients into large pot of 10 litres of water. Simmer until vegetable are cooked. Remove from heat and leave to stand for 1 hour. Strain through a fine sieve. Season.
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LOBSTER
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1. Heat stock to 80'C. Plunge lobster into stock to cook for 3 1/2 minutes. Remove, wrap and rest each lobster in cling film and a warm place. Split tail and remove meat and discard brain sac from the front of the head. Wash and clean out the lobster shells.
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2. Pre-heat oven with a baking dish to 200'C. Pipe small amount of garlic butter onto each shell end to end. Cut tail meat into 3 or 4 pieces and place in shell with red edge shows.
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3. Put knuckle and claw meat into head cavity. Lightly cover all lobster meat with garlic butter. Place lobsters in heated baking dish and warme in oven for 2-3 mins -do not let butter burn. Arrange on plates and garnish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 x 600g lobsters, Salt, White pepper, Parsley or Chervil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lobster With Garlic Herb Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Lobster With Garlic Herb Butter

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Variations & substitutions

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