Potato Crusted Lobster Tails with Truffled Mashed P

Name: Potato Crusted Lobster Tails with Truffled Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Maine lobster tails (about 7 ounces each), shelled; Essence, recipe follows; Salt or freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 2 large baking potatoes, like russets, peeled; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Truffled Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice; 4 tablespoons truffle butter (4 tablespoons butter mixed with 1/2 teaspoon minced black truffles); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons truffle oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Servings: persons

4 Maine lobster tails (about 7 ounces each), shelled
Essence, recipe follows
Salt or freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 large baking potatoes, like russets, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
Truffled Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice
4 tablespoons truffle butter (4 tablespoons butter mixed with 1/2 teaspoon minced black truffles)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons truffle oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

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["Season the lobster tails lightly with Essence, salt, and pepper.", "Rub each lightly with the mustard.", "With a potato threader, cut the potatoes into long spiral curls.", "Season the curls with Essence, salt, and pepper.", "Wrap each lobster tail tightly with the curls, then place the tails in a damp, clean kitchen cloth and roll them up tightly to make the potatoes adhere to the lobster.", "Remove the cloth.", "Heat the olive oil in a medium-size saute pan over medium heat.", "Add the lobster tails and pan-fry until the potato crust is golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes on each side.", "Drain on paper towels, then season with Essence.", "To serve, mound Truffled Mashed Potatoes in the center of 4 serving plates.", "Place one lobster tail on each plate, and garnish with parsley.", "Serve immediately.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Maine lobster tails (about 7 ounces each), shelled, Essence, recipe follows, Salt or freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Potato Crusted Lobster Tails with Truffled Mashed Potatoes 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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Potato Crusted Lobster Tails with Truffled Mashed Potatoes

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