Lobster with Escargot Butter

Succulent lobster meat baked with a rich mushroom and herb compound butter, served with sautéed buttery samphire.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1303.1 kcals 5212.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.6 grams 38.4 grams
Fat 126.1 grams 504.2 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.6 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
500
g
Butter
soft
50
g
Butter
for samphire
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Meat
50
g
Parma Ham
finely chopped
NutsSeeds
3
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely chopped
1
tbsp
Parsley
fresh, finely chopped
1
tbsp
Tarragon
fresh, finely chopped
2
tbsp
Almonds
ground
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Seafood
1
piece
2
piece
Lobster
whole, cooked
Vegetables
100
g
Button Mushrooms
finely chopped
100
g
Shallots
finely chopped
100
g
Fennel
finely chopped
200
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Process the butter in a food processor until light and fluffy.
  • Sauté Parma ham, mushrooms, garlic, shallots, fennel, and herbs in oil then cool.
  • Mix the cooled vegetables, mustard, breadcrumbs, coral, and almonds into the butter.
  • Roll the butter in cling film and chill in the fridge.
  • Blanch the lobster in salted water for 1.5 minutes and split in half.
  • Clean the meat from shells and place it back into the intact body shells.
  • Place two slices of herb butter on each lobster half.
  • Bake the lobsters on a tray for 4-5 minutes until hot.
  • Sauté the samphire in melted butter for 2 minutes.