Grilled Garlic & Herb Butter Lobster

Grilled Garlic & Herb Butter Lobster

Grilled Garlic & Herb Butter Lobster

By: Herd Market

This is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook lobster at home. We’re grilling fresh Jersey lobster and finishing it with a garlic and herb butter that melts straight into the shell. It takes no time at all, and you get that smoky, charred flavour that tastes like its just come off the bbq.

You'll need:

  • 1 raw, blast-frozen lobster (approx. 500g), fully thawed
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened (not melted)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Small handful of flat-leaf parsley (stems included)
  • A few chives
  • Juice of ¼ lemon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
Serves 2 people
Difficulty Novice
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Directions
1.

Add the softened butter, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a small blender or food processor. Blitz until smooth and bright green, then set aside.

2.

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the thawed lobster whole and boil for 8 minutes. Remove and let it cool slightly.

3.

Place the lobster belly-side down on a board and cut it in half lengthways from head to tail. Remove the stomach sac (just behind the eyes) and the dark vein. Lightly crack the claws with the back of a knife to help release the meat.

4.

Lay the lobster halves shell-side down on a tray. Spread a generous spoonful of the green butter over the flesh, then place under a hot grill for 2–3 minutes, until the butter is bubbling and the meat is just cooked through.

5.

Warm a little of the remaining green butter and serve it on the side for dipping the claw and leg meat. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

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