Roasted Lobster with Plantain and Cilantro-Lime Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Succulent roasted lobster tail paired with caramelized plantain slices and finished with a vibrant cilantro-lime butter sauce for a sophisticated yet approachable seafood dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4lobster tails(6 oz each, thawed)
- 2ripe plantains(peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 6 tablespoonsbutter(divided)
- 237 mlfresh cilantro(finely chopped)
- 2lime(zest and juice)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: A preheated oven ensures even cooking of the lobster meat.
- 2
Pat the lobster tails dry with paper towels and place them shell-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the exposed meat with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Tip: Drying the lobster prevents moisture buildup and promotes better browning.
- 3
Toss the plantain rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, then arrange them around the lobster on the baking sheet.
Tip: Keep plantains in a single layer for even caramelization.
- 4
Roast for 15-18 minutes until the lobster meat is opaque and the plantains are golden brown and tender.
Tip: Lobster is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- 5
While the lobster roasts, prepare the cilantro-lime butter by combining the remaining 4 tablespoons of softened butter with minced garlic, fresh cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Tip: Softening the butter at room temperature makes mixing easier.
- 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately top each lobster tail with a spoonful of cilantro-lime butter. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
Tip: Adding the butter while the lobster is hot allows it to melt into the meat.
- 7
Arrange the roasted plantains and lobster tails on serving plates and drizzle any pan juices around the plate for added flavor.
Tip: Serve immediately while the lobster is hot and the butter is still melting.
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