Lobster in lemon butter sauce with fried lemons
8 servings
60 minutes
Lobster in lemon-butter sauce with grilled lemons is a refined dish of Mediterranean cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with the refreshing tartness of citrus. The origins of such a dish trace back to the traditions of coastal regions where fresh seafood is complemented by simple yet expressive ingredients. The lemon-butter sauce infused with parsley and garlic aromas gives the lobster a rich flavor highlighted by a smoky grill note. Grilled lemons add a light caramel touch, creating a balance between acidity and the softness of butter. Served with a green salad and crispy bread, this dish is perfect for festive dinners and summer evenings by the sea. It is a gastronomic masterpiece where simplicity meets sophistication, and each bite carries the spirit of Mediterranean gastronomy.
1
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes until it starts to brown. Reduce the heat and cook for another 2 minutes until the butter is dark golden. Remove the pan from heat, add lemon juice, chopped parsley, and garlic, and season with salt.
- Butter: 150 g
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
2
Cut the lobster tails lengthwise and clean out the intestines, keeping the meat in the shell. Preheat the grill. Generously brush the meat with butter sauce. Cook the lobsters cut side down for about 6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the shell turns red.
- Lobster tail: 8 pieces
- Butter: 150 g
3
Meanwhile, place lemon slices on the grill and cook for 1 minute on each side until characteristic stripes appear. Arrange the lobsters and lemons on serving plates and drizzle with sauce. Serve with green salad and crusty bread.
- Lemon: 2 pieces