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Garlic Butter Lobster Bites with Saffron Mash

A luxurious dish featuring tender lobster bites in a rich garlic butter sauce served on a creamy saffron mash. An indulgent yet easy meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Bites
  • 1 lb lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Saffron Mash
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream for extra decadence)
  • a pinch saffron threads
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Start by boiling your chopped potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Infusing the Saffron
  1. In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a tablespoon of warm water.
Making the Saffron Mash
  1. Once the potatoes are done, drain them and return them to the pot.
  2. Add the milk (or cream) and soaked saffron to the potatoes, and mash until creamy and smooth.
  3. Taste and season with salt as needed. Set aside and keep warm.
Preparing the Garlic Butter
  1. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  2. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute, just until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the lobster bites and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the lobster is opaque and tender.
Serving
  1. On a plate, create a generous scoop of saffron mash and top it with the garlic butter lobster bites.
  2. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes

Don’t skip the garlic for maximum flavor. Substitutions for lobster include shrimp or scallops. Use a pinch of turmeric if saffron is unavailable. Remember, lumpiness in the mash is fine and offers rustic charm.