Grilled Spiny Lobster with a Warm Tomato Salad, Gar

Name: Grilled Spiny Lobster with a Warm Tomato Salad, Garlic Creamed New Potatoes and a Drizzle of White Truffle Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons liquid crab boil; Water; 3 whole lemons, cut in half; 4 whole Spiny lobsters; 5 tablespoons olive oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound haricots verts, cleaned and blanched; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1 pint red tear drop tomatoes, stemmed; 1 pint yellow tear drop tomatoes, stemmed; 4 cups Garlic Creamed New Potatoes, hot, recipe follows; Drizzle of white truffle oil; 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Servings: persons

2 to 3 tablespoons liquid crab boil
Water
3 whole lemons, cut in half
4 whole Spiny lobsters
5 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound haricots verts, cleaned and blanched
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 pint red tear drop tomatoes, stemmed
1 pint yellow tear drop tomatoes, stemmed
4 cups Garlic Creamed New Potatoes, hot, recipe follows
Drizzle of white truffle oil
1 tablespoon chopped chives

1
In a large stockpot over medium heat, combine the crab boil, water and lemons.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Add the lobsters and cook for 4 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and cool.
5
Preheat the grill.
6
Split each lobster in half.
7
Season the lobster meat with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt and pepper.
8
Place each lobster, meat side down and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning the lobsters every 2 minutes.
9
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil.
10
When the oil is hot, add the beans.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Saute for 2 minutes.
13
Add the shallots and tomatoes.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the tomatoes start to break their skin.
16
Remove from the heat.
17
To serve, mound the potatoes in the center of each plate.
18
Spoon the bean/tomato mixture around the potatoes.
19
Lay the grilled lobster on top of the potatoes.
20
Drizzle the entire plate with the truffle oil.
21
Garnish with chives.

823

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 tablespoons liquid crab boil, Water, 3 whole lemons, cut in half, 4 whole Spiny lobsters, and more.

Yes, Grilled Spiny Lobster with a Warm Tomato Salad, Garlic Creamed New Potatoes and a Drizzle of White Truffle Oil falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Spiny Lobster with a Warm Tomato Salad, Garlic Creamed New Potatoes and a Drizzle of White Truffle Oil

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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