One Pot Lobster & Assorted Veggies With Pesto Butte

Name: One Pot Lobster & Assorted Veggies With Pesto Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lobsters, split down the middle lengthwise, rinsed (size is your preference, but I chose 2 big suckers); 1 lb fresh green beans; 1 lb small red potato; 4 -6 ears corn on the cob; ⅓ cup sea salt, plus some (to flavor boiling water); 1 cup fresh basil leaf; 3 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted (or raw, your choice. I just like to smokey flavor they add); ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (seriously, do not skimp here); ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes and brought up to room temp (again, don't be cheap. Buy the real stuff. Preferably sweet cream too); ¼ teaspoon sea salt (I never measure salt or pepper so guesstimating on these); ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked

Servings: persons

2 lobsters, split down the middle lengthwise, rinsed (size is your preference, but I chose 2 big suckers)
1 lb fresh green beans
1 lb small red potato
4 -6 ears corn on the cob
⅓ cup sea salt, plus some (to flavor boiling water)
1 cup fresh basil leaf
3 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted (or raw, your choice. I just like to smokey flavor they add)
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (seriously, do not skimp here)
⅓ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes and brought up to room temp (again, don't be cheap. Buy the real stuff. Preferably sweet cream too)
¼ teaspoon sea salt (I never measure salt or pepper so guesstimating on these)
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked

1
Prep a large stock pot with cold water, add salt and allow to come to a boil.
2
For the Pesto Butter: combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in a bowl or preferably a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3
With the motor running, add the cubes of butter slowly until all is combined; set aside away from heat.
4
Can be Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
5
Just let it soften slightly before trying to use.
6
Too the pot of boiling water, add potatoes.
7
Let cook 10 minutes hen add corn.
8
Allow to cook until potatoes become folk tender but not mushy; about 20 minutes.
9
Add green beans and boil for 3-5 minutes, just to take the rawness out of them.
10
You want them to have that crunch-snap still.
11
Remove from heat and using a slotted spoon or handled strainer, scoop out veggies and set aside.
12
DO NOT drain water.
13
Return pot of water to stove and re-salt to taste (because the potatoes absorbed most of the salt durning cooking) and bring back up to boil.
14
Add the lobster halves and boil until fully cooked; about 12-20 minutes or longer, depending on the size of the lobster.
15
12-15 minutes for 1 lb lobster, 15-20 minutes for a 1 1/2 pound lobster, 20-25 minutes for a 2-3 pound lobster.
16
Serve up a bit of each veg on a plate along side a half of the lobster.
17
Generously spread pesto butter on top of lobster and veggies.
18
ENJOY!

581

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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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lobsters, split down the middle lengthwise, rinsed (size is your preference, but I chose 2 big suckers), 1 lb fresh green beans, 1 lb small red potato, 4 -6 ears corn on the cob, and more.

Yes, One Pot Lobster & Assorted Veggies With Pesto 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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One Pot Lobster & Assorted Veggies With Pesto Butter

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