Grilled Summer Lobster

Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Grilled Summer Lobster
45 min.
2
1679kcal

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight with our Grilled Summer Lobster recipe! This elegant dish is perfect for those warm, sun-soaked afternoons when you crave something luxurious yet surprisingly easy to prepare. Imagine fresh, succulent lobster grilled to perfection, embraced by the vibrant flavors of arugula, garlic, and a medley of fresh herbs that will transport your taste buds straight to the coast.

With a health score of 71, this recipe not only tantalizes your palate but also promotes well-being, making it an ideal choice for a nutritious lunch or a sumptuous dinner. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves two, making it the perfect dish for a romantic evening or a special gathering with friends.

The key to this recipe lies in the harmonious layering of flavors, from the bright notes of fresh lemon juice to the rich, buttery finish. As your lobster grills, the tantalizing aroma will fill your space, inviting hungry guests to the table. Pair it with a crisp dry white wine for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the essence of summer.

Don't miss out on giving your taste buds the vacation they deserve with this Grilled Summer Lobster recipe! Dive into this seafood sensation and impress everyone with your culinary flair.

Ingredients

  • cups arugula fresh loosely packed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons capers drained
  • 0.5 cup bottled clam juice 
  • teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 1.3 cups wine dry white
  • tablespoon basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 12 ounces pasta 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1.8 pounds salmon fillet skinless cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
  • 0.8 cup shallots minced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • pot
  • grill
  • tongs
  • poultry shears

Directions

  1. Makes about 2/3 cup,
  2. /2cup olive oil
  3. large garlic cloves, chopped
  4. tablespoon fresh lime juice
  5. 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies*
  6. teaspoon grated lime peel
  7. /4teaspoon salt
  8. tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  9. Cook oil and garlic in heavy small sauce-pan over medium-low heat until garlic begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Carefully mix in next 4 ingredients. Stir until salt dissolves.
  10. Remove from heat. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.)
  11. Mix in cilantro.
  12. *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
  13. Makes about 1/2 cup.
  14. tablespoons peanut oil
  15. teaspoons (packed) minced peeled fresh ginger
  16. /4 cup Chinese rice wine or sake
  17. /3 cup finely chopped green onions
  18. tablespoons butter, room temperature
  19. Cook oil and ginger in small saucepan over medium-low heat 2 minutes. Carefully add wine; simmer until reduced by half.
  20. Remove from heat.
  21. Add green onions and butter. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.)
  22. 1 1/2- to 2-pound live lobsters
  23. Olive oil
  24. Drop 1 lobster, head first, into large pot of boiling water. Cover; cook 3 minutes (lobster will not be fully cooked). Using tongs, transfer lobster to baking sheet. Return water to boil. Repeat with second lobster.
  25. Transfer 1 lobster, shell side down, to work surface.
  26. Place tip of large knife into center of lobster.
  27. Cut lobster lengthwise in half from center to end of head (knife may not cut through shell), then cut in half from center to end of tail. Use poultry shears to cut through shell. Repeat with second lobster.
  28. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Keeping lobster halves meat side up, brush shells with olive oil.
  29. Place halves, meat side up, on barbecue.
  30. Brush meat with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  31. Place pans with sauces at edge of barbecue to rewarm. Cover barbecue; grill lobsters until just opaque in thickest portion of tail, 7 to 9 minutes.
  32. Serve, passing warm sauces separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1679kcal
Protein27.35%
Fat31.26%
Carbs41.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
169.5
Glycemic Load
56.9
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
65.586522226748%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.1mg
Catechin
1.23mg
Epicatechin
0.88mg
Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.81mg
Naringenin
1.45mg
Apigenin
4.32mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
1.29mg
Kaempferol
21.12mg
Myricetin
0.51mg
Quercetin
16.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1679.43kcal
83.97%
Fat:53.83g
82.81%
Saturated Fat:13.59g
84.95%
Carbohydrates:160.37g
53.46%
Net Carbohydrates:149.76g
54.46%
Sugar:18.56g
20.63%
Cholesterol:248.39mg
82.8%
Sodium:744.28mg
32.36%
Alcohol:16.48g
100%
Alcohol %:1.98%
100%
Protein:105.95g
211.89%
Selenium:254.82µg
364.02%
Vitamin B12:12.66µg
211.05%
Vitamin B6:4.08mg
203.77%
Vitamin B3:35.36mg
176.79%
Phosphorus:1255.85mg
125.58%
Manganese:2.39mg
119.57%
Vitamin B2:1.73mg
101.68%
Potassium:3172.76mg
90.65%
Vitamin K:90.28µg
85.98%
Copper:1.72mg
85.81%
Vitamin B5:8mg
80.04%
Vitamin B1:1.19mg
79.22%
Magnesium:273.93mg
68.48%
Folate:218.64µg
54.66%
Vitamin A:2324.49IU
46.49%
Vitamin C:37.71mg
45.71%
Iron:8.16mg
45.34%
Fiber:10.61g
42.45%
Zinc:5.96mg
39.74%
Vitamin E:3.38mg
22.53%
Calcium:213.88mg
21.39%
Source:Epicurious