Roasted Lobster with Cassava Root Chips and Herb Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Roasted Lobster with Cassava Root Chips and Herb Butter is an elegant seafood dish combining succulent lobster tails with crispy cassava root chips and a fragrant herb butter infused with garlic and thyme. Ready in just 45 minutes total, this recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook. It suits those seeking an impressive main course that balances tender seafood with satisfying sides and rich, aromatic flavours.
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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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