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Festive Seafood Lobster French Luxurious Dinner

Boiling lobster sounds impressive, but with the right approach you can serve this celebratory dish at home. The secret is fresh ingredients, good technique and the proper tools to crack the shells without hassle. Make sure you have quality fish and seafood and you’re already halfway there. The herb butter with garlic and parsley finishes it: generous, flavorful and perfect for dipping.

Recipe

Boiled lobster with herb butter and lemon

A steaming boiled lobster with fragrant herb butter and a squeeze of lemon. This is the dish for an evening you won’t forget anytime soon.

Course	Main course
Kitchen	French
Servings	2 people

Preparation time

Preparation time	10 min
Total	25 min

Equipment

Large cooking pot
Lobster cracker
Chef's knife
Cutting board
Small saucepan
Bowl for the butter

Ingredients

1 live lobster (approx. 600–700 g)
100 g unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
A few peppercorns
Fresh baguette, to serve

How to make boiled lobster with herb butter and lemon?

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add a bay leaf, half a lemon and a few peppercorns for extra flavor.
Carefully place the lobster into the boiling water and cook it for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on weight (allow about 10 minutes per 500 grams).
Meanwhile make the herb butter: melt the butter over low heat and stir in the finely chopped garlic, parsley, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Keep warm on the lowest setting.
Remove the lobster from the water and let it drain briefly. Place it on a cutting board and halve it from head to tail with a sturdy chef’s knife.
Use a lobster cracker to easily open the claws and legs. Apply just enough force so the meat stays intact.
Serve the lobster on a large plate with the warm herb butter in a separate bowl, lemon wedges on the side and optionally some fresh baguette to dip in the butter.

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Eating lobster is a culinary moment you can effortlessly recreate at home with the right preparation. With a good lobster cracker you can open the claws and legs without damaging the meat, so you can truly savor every bite. No fuss, just tasting and enjoying time together at the table.

Want to serve shellfish more often? A sturdy, compact lobster cracker is the kitchen tool you buy once and reach for again and again. Quality that proves itself every time lobster, crab or langoustines appear on the table. Order it today and set up your next shellfish dinner right.

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