Lobster in garlic butter
2 servings
35 minutes
Lobster in garlic butter is a true delight of French cuisine, combining the tender meat of a seafood delicacy with the rich aromas of garlic, butter, and parsley. This dish likely originates from French coastal regions where fresh seafood is the foundation of gastronomy. The lobster, lightly boiled and grilled, develops a delicate caramelized crust while the garlic butter infuses it with rich flavor. Serving it with lemon adds freshness and balance. Lobster in garlic butter is an exquisite choice for a formal dinner or romantic evening, highlighting the elegance and luxury of French culinary art.
1
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees.
2
Chop the garlic and grind it in a mortar with 0.5 teaspoon of salt, then mix with parsley and butter.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Sea salt: to taste
- Chopped parsley: 1.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 200 g
3
Place the lobsters in a large pot of boiling salted water, cover with a lid, and boil for 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let sit for 5 minutes (the lobster should not be fully cooked).
- Sea salt: to taste
- Lobsters: 2 pieces
4
Slightly crack the shell, cut the lobster in half lengthwise, and clean out the insides. Remove the meat from the tail of one lobster and cut it into 8 pieces. Place 2 tablespoons of garlic butter in the empty shell and spread it out, then add the meat and top with another tablespoon of butter. Repeat the same with the other lobster. Distribute the remaining butter over the shell. Transfer to oven-safe plates.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Butter: 200 g
- Lobsters: 2 pieces
5
Preheat the grill in the oven and place the plates for about 4-5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Lemon: 1 piece