Grilled Lobster With Lime Brown Butter
- 4 (2 lb) live lobsters
- coarse salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 lime, juice and zest of
- 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped (optional)
- Lime Brown Butter Sauce: Add 6 tablespoons butter to a saute pan over medium heat.
- When it has melted and starts to bubble, add the shallots and zest.
- When the butter starts browning, remove from heat and add the lime juice.
- Season the brown butter with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped coriander if desired.
- Serve with Grilled Lobster.
- Grilled Lobster: Preheat grill to high heat. Brush grill until very clean.
- Bring at least 5 L (20 cups) water to a boil in a large pot. Cook lobster for about 4 minutes and remove from water immediately.
- Transfer to baking sheet or shallow baking dish. Note: cook 1 lobster at a time to keep water at a boil.
- When cool enough to handle, split lobsters in half lengthwise with a sharp heavy knife.
- Place lobster halves, shell side up on grill.
- Season the lobster with a little salt and pepper. Grill about 5 to 6 minutes, until lobster meat is just cooked through.
- Serve immediately with the Lime Butter Sauce.
live lobsters, salt, fresh ground pepper, butter, shallot, lime, coriander
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-lobster-with-lime-brown-butter-135734 (may not work)