Description
An impressive dish combining luxurious flavors of lobster with vanilla and saffron butter, perfect for romantic dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently push the meat upward so that it sits on top of the shell.
- Create the saffron butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the saffron threads and vanilla seeds (or extract). Allow the flavors to meld for about two minutes.
- Season and cook: Generously brush the lobster meat with the saffron vanilla butter, seasoning with salt and pepper. Preheat grill or oven broiler. Grill for 5-7 minutes or broil for 8-10 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Finishing touch: Baste the lobster tails once or twice with remaining butter.
- Serve: Plate the lobster tails and drizzle any leftover butter over the meat. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For added flavor, try using fresh herbs like parsley or chives. Be careful not to overcook the lobster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lobster, seafood, vanilla, saffron, gourmet