Description
Tender lobster bites cooked in rich garlic butter, served with a smooth and creamy saffron mash that feels elegant yet comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add saffron threads to warm heavy cream and let them infuse for a few minutes.
- Boil the peeled potatoes until fork tender, then drain them well.
- Mash the potatoes and mix in the saffron cream, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In the skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the lobster pieces and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until just opaque and tender.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the lobster and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Serve the lobster bites alongside or over the saffron mash while warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the lobster to keep it tender and juicy
- Use warm cream when mixing the mash for a smoother texture
- Let saffron bloom properly to enhance flavor and color
- Adjust seasoning right before serving for best taste
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg