Rock Lobster Delight with Crisp Samphire and Citrus Butter Recipe

Rock Lobster Delight with Crisp Samphire and Citrus Butter Recipe

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Uncover the luxurious taste of Rock Lobster Delight. Succulent Eastern rock lobster meets the crispness of samphire, all brought together with a vibrant yuzu-infused butter. This dish is a celebration of the ocean's bounty, where the subtle tang of yuzu and the fresh green of samphire enhance the lobster's natural sweetness.

Ingredients:

  • 4 x 500g Eastern rock lobsters
  • 250g butter
  • 50mL yuzu juice
  • Zest of 1/4 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 1-2 punnets of samphire
  • Sumac for garnishing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Yuzu Butter
    1 Prepare the Yuzu Butter

    Combine softened butter with yuzu juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, and finely chopped samphire. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until firm.

  2. Cook the Lobster
    2 Cook the Lobster

    Boil the lobsters briefly, then refresh in iced water. Halve the lobsters, remove the innards, and season.

  3. Grill with Butter
    3 Grill with Butter

    Spread yuzu butter over the lobster halves and grill until the lobster is cooked and the butter melts into a rich sauce.

  4. Serve
    4 Serve

    Arrange lobster on plates, garnish with fresh samphire sprigs and a sprinkle of sumac for added colour and flavour.

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