Exotic Lobster Appetizer
Delight your taste buds with this Exotic Lobster Appetizer, a luxurious fusion of tropical flavors and gourmet flair that's perfect for any special occasion. Tender, buttery lobster tails are bathed in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, tangy lime, and a hint of heat from red chili. Served atop creamy avocado slices and garnished with vibrant microgreens, this elegant dish is a showstopping starter that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this appetizer strikes the perfect balance between quick preparation and restaurant-quality presentation. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or indulging in a decadent treat, this flavorful lobster recipe will transport your palate to a seaside paradise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 piece red chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 piece avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup microgreens (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the lobster tails by splitting them lengthwise. Use kitchen shears to cut through the shell and expose the meat slightly. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the coconut milk, lime juice, red chili, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Place the lobster tails into the skillet, meat-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the meat is opaque and fully cooked.
Remove the lobster tails from the skillet and set them on a serving plate to cool slightly.
Stir the chopped cilantro into the sauce and let it cook for an additional minute before removing from heat.
To plate, arrange the avocado slices on individual appetizer plates. Place a lobster tail on top of the avocado slices and drizzle with the sauce from the skillet.
Garnish with fresh microgreens and serve immediately. Enjoy the explosive tropical flavors of this exotic lobster appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2970 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1890 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
