Grilled lobster: A Combination of French Classic Freshness and Aroma
Grilled lobster is a classic French dish that retains its flavor and authenticity through a simple grilling method. Served with vanilla butter or lemon butter, the grilled lobster is slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a sumptuous seafood dish for special occasions.
Ingredients and dosage
🔸 1 fresh lobster: (about 500g, halved)
🔸 Butter: 3 tablespoons, softened
🔸 Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
🔸 Fresh parsley or coriander: 1 tablespoon, chopped
🔸 Lemon: 1 piece, halved
🔸 Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
🔸 Salt, black pepper: to taste
🔸 Fresh thyme or rosemary: a dash (optional, for flavoring)
Cooking tools
🔸 Oven or barbecue
🔸 Small bowl and blender
🔸Brush.
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Steps:
1. Prepare the lobster
Cut the lobster in half, remove the entrails and clean them. Use a kitchen paper towel to gently absorb moisture from the surface of the lobster. Sprinkle evenly on the lobster meat surface with a small amount of salt and black pepper to season in advance.
2. Make vanilla butter
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic, chopped parsley or coriander, a pinch of salt and black pepper and stir to combine. Add a small amount of thyme or rosemary depending on your preference.
3. Butter and preheat the oven
Spread herb butter evenly on the cut sides of the lobster, making sure that each piece of lobster meat is covered in butter. Preheat the oven to 200°C, or prepare the grill and heat it over medium-high heat.
4. Grill the lobster
Place the lobster cut side up on a baking sheet or grill. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the lobster meat is white and tender, with a slightly colored surface (you can use the heat function in the last 1-2 minutes to slightly brown). If you prefer a richer flavor, you can add another layer of butter to the grill.
5. Plating and garnishing
Place the grilled lobster on a plate, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice to add freshness, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or coriander. Lemon slices can be placed on the side to provide extra acidity. Pair with baguettes, steamed vegetables or salads for an even richer flavor experience.
Cooking skills
🔸 Lobster freshness: Choose live lobster to ensure that the meat is tender and tender. Try to avoid leaving the lobster for a long time after cutting it in half to prevent the loss of water.
🔸 Spread butter: Vanilla butter can enhance the flavor of your lobster. During the roasting process, the butter will gradually seep into the lobster meat, making it more tender.
🔸 Roasting time control: The lobster meat is delicate and should not be roasted for too long to keep the meat tender and juicy. Just whiten the cut and don't let the lobster dry out by over-roasting.
Possible problems and solutions
🔸 Lobster meat is too dry: it has been grilled for too long. The roasting time can be shortened and butter can be applied multiple times during the process to keep the meat tender.
🔸 The butter isn't strong enough: spread two layers of vanilla butter evenly on top of the lobster meat, or brush it again before turning off the heat at the end.
🔸 Uneven flavor: Pay attention to even distribution when applying butter to ensure that each portion of lobster meat absorbs the flavor of the vanilla.
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