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Roasted Lobster With Basil Oil – Bon Appetit

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This Mediterranean main features Fresh basil leaves, Olive oil, Lobsters (1 1/2 lb. The flavors come together beautifully. 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: 8
Calories: 987.4
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mediterranean main features Fresh basil leaves, Olive oil, Lobsters (1 1/2 lb. The flavors come together beautifully. 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 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 8 Live Lobsters (1 1/2 lb
Directions
  1. 1
    each) Bring medium saucepan of water to boil.
  2. 2
    Add basil and blanch 20 seconds.
  3. 3
    Drain.
  4. 4
    Transfer leaves to processor and blend well.
  5. 5
    With machine running, add 1 C oil through feed tube and blend until smooth.
  6. 6
    Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  8. 8
    Cover and chill.
  9. 9
    Bring to room temperature before using.) Preheat oven to 400'F.
  10. 10
    Bring large pot of water to boil.
  11. 11
    Add 2 lobsters head first; boil 2 minutes.
  12. 12
    Transfer to cutting board.
  13. 13
    Repeat with remaining lobsters, boiling 2 at a time.
  14. 14
    Turn lobsters so that undersides face up.
  15. 15
    Using heavy large knife, cut lobsters lengthwise in half.
  16. 16
    Remove green tomalley (liver), if desired.
  17. 17
    Place lobsters cut side up on baking sheets.
  18. 18
    Brush with 1/2 C olive oil.
  19. 19
    Season with salt and pepper.
  20. 20
    Roast lobsters until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  21. 21
    Brush some basil oil over.
  22. 22
    Serve; pass remaining basil oil separately.
  23. 23
    Bon Appetit/Sept/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl &

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 987.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 92.2g142%
Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
Cholesterol 184.0mg62%
Sodium 602.4mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 39.9g80%

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

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