Grilled Lobster with Basil
Print Category Lobster Thematic Stove Less than 60 minutes. Source dairygoodness Evaluation
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- 8 1 1/2 lb (750 g) live lobsters
- 1 cup (250 ml) chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup (250 ml) melted butter
- Pepper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Fill large saucepan with water and bring to boil. Plunge lobsters, 2 at a time, headfirst into boiling water and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from boiling water and set aside. Repeat 3 times. Halve lobsters lengthwise.
- In small saucepan of boiling water, blanch basil for 20 seconds. In blender, purée basil with butter, until smooth.
- Brush lobster meat with half basil butter mixture. Place on dripping pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- Before serving, brush lobster meat again with basil butter. Pepper to taste. Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
Cook commentary
8 Servings
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