Luxurious Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Lobster:
* 1½ to 2 lbs lobster tail meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
* 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
* Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
* 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
* 1 tablespoon seafood stock
* Red pepper flakes
Instructions:
1- Prepare the Lobster
* If using frozen lobster, thaw completely
* Remove meat from shells and cut into bite-sized chunks
2- Cook the Lobster
* Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
* Sauté lobster chunks for 2-3 minutes until opaque
* Season with salt and pepper
* Remove from skillet and set aside
3- Create the Sauce
* In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat
* Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
* Add seafood stock and reduce for 2 minutes
* Incorporate lemon juice, thyme, and red pepper flakes
* Simmer for one minute
4- Combine
* Return lobster to skillet
* Gently coat with sauce
* Simmer 1-2 minutes
* Adjust seasoning to taste
5- Finish and Serve
* Transfer to serving platter
* Spoon sauce over lobster
* Garnish with parsley
* Serve with lemon wedges
Chef’s Tip: For the most tender results, avoid overcooking the lobster – it should be just opaque and slightly firm to the touch.