Mouth Watering Lobster Recipe
A luxurious crustacean dish with floral saffron and tart sumac to tantilise the palate.
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
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2 lobster tails (about 8–10 oz each), shell on
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Pinch of saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm water)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon ground sumac
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Juice of ½ lime
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Zest of 1 lime
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Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200 °C (390 °F).
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Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster shell to expose the meat, gently lift meat and rest it on top of the shell.
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In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, olive oil, saffron infusion, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, sumac, salt and pepper.
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Brush this sauce generously over the lobster meat.
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Bake lobsters, meat side up, on a baking tray for about 12–15 minutes (until meat is opaque and just cooked through).
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Garnish with parsley and a light sprinkle more sumac if desired.
Nutritional Benefits (main ingredients)
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Lobster: High in lean protein, low in fat, contains B12, zinc, selenium
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Saffron: Contains antioxidants like crocin and safranal
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Sumac: Rich in vitamin C and polyphenolic compounds
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Olive oil / butter: Provide healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins
