Lobster With Lime Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Lobster With Lime Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 small onion, sliced; 1 green onion, chopped; 3 large fresh thyme sprigs; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2/3 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup chilled butter (cut into 1/2 inch cubes); salt and black pepper (to taste); Lobster; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 2 large frozen uncooked caribbean lobster tails, thawed, cut in half length wise; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 small onion, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
3 large fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chilled butter (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
Lobster
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper, minced
2 large frozen uncooked caribbean lobster tails, thawed, cut in half length wise
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup butter, melted

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Sauce
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Saute onion, green onion, thyme, wine and lime juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil about 5 minutes until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup. Strain and discard solids. Return wine mixture to sauce pan. Add cream and boil until reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat and add butter a few cubes at a time, stirring between additions until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Lobster.
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Prepare barbecue - medium high heat. Mix lime juice oil and scotch bonnet pepper in a small bowl for marinade. Place lobster tails flesh side up in a baking pan. Drizzle with marinade and let stand for 15 minutes. Sprinkle tails with paprika and salt. Grill tails until cokked through (about 8 minutes), brushing frequently with butter and turning occasionally.
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Serve lobster with sauce.

502

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 cup dry white wine, 1/2 small onion, sliced, 1 green onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lobster With Lime Butter Sauce 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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Lobster With Lime Butter Sauce

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