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Grilled Lobster Smothered In Basil Butter

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This Mediterranean main features Unsalted butter, , Basil chiffonade. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 820.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mediterranean main features Unsalted butter, , Basil chiffonade. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Unsalted butter,
  • 1/2 cup Basil chiffonade
Directions
  1. 1
    Salt and freshly ground Pepper to taste 4 (2 1/2 pound) whole Lobsters 2 tb Olive oil
  2. 2
    Combine the butter, basil, and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and
  3. 3
    blend until smooth.
  4. 4
    Pack the mixture into a medium ramekin,
  5. 5
    cover with plastic
  6. 6
    wrap and
  7. 7
    refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Split the lobsters in half lengthwise.
  9. 9
    Bring the knife down through the tail, making sure to
  10. 10
    cut just through the meat and to leave the shell connected.
  11. 11
    Lay the lobster open, leaving the two halves slightly attached.
  12. 12
    Pull off claws and legs from the lobsters and crack them slightly with the knife handle.
  13. 13
    Place the claws and legs on the grill over medium - low heat and cover with a pie pan.
  14. 14
    Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  15. 15
    Brush the lobster bodies with the oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  16. 16
    Place them flesh-side down on the grill over medium heat.
  17. 17
    Grill 8 to 10 minutes Remove the lobsters and slather with the basil butter.
  18. 18
    HOT OFF THE GRILL SHOW #HG1A12

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 820.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 92.1g142%
Saturated Fat 57.9g290%
Cholesterol 244.0mg82%
Sodium 3.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basil, blending, butter, chiffonade, grilled, grilling, lobster, main, mediterranean, smothered, title, unsalted, vegetarian
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