Roasted Lobster with Cassava Root Chips and Herb Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Succulent roasted lobster tail paired with crispy golden cassava root chips, drizzled with aromatic garlic and thyme herb butter for an elegant yet approachable seafood dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4lobster tails(6 oz each, thawed if frozen)
- ¾ kgcassava root(peeled and cut into thin chips)
- 6 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 4 clovesfresh garlic(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1lemon(cut into wedges)
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat cassava chips dry with paper towels and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Tip: Drying the cassava helps achieve crispier chips; avoid overcrowding the pan.
- 2
Place cassava sheet in oven for 15 minutes while you prepare the lobster.
- 3
Split each lobster tail lengthwise using a sharp knife. Brush the exposed meat with remaining olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Cutting down the center makes the lobster cook evenly and presents beautifully.
- 4
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Tip: Watch the garlic carefully to avoid browning, which can turn bitter.
- 5
Remove the cassava sheet from the oven and stir the chips, adding the remaining salt. Return to oven for 5 more minutes until golden and crispy.
- 6
Arrange lobster tails on a separate baking sheet, flesh-side up. Brush each tail generously with the herb butter mixture.
Tip: Reserve some herb butter for drizzling at the table.
- 7
Place lobster sheet in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the meat is opaque and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
Tip: Do not overcook lobster or it becomes rubbery; start checking at 12 minutes.
- 8
Arrange roasted lobster tails and cassava chips on serving plates. Drizzle with remaining herb butter and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Tip: Fresh lemon juice brightens the rich flavors of the lobster and herb butter.
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