Steamed Lobster with Charmoula Butter

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Steamed Lobster with Charmoula Butter
45 min.
2
502kcal

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Looking for a luxurious yet simple seafood dish to impress your guests or elevate your next meal? Look no further than this delectable Steamed Lobster with Charmoula Butter. This recipe combines the sweet, rich flavors of tender lobster with a zesty, herbaceous charmoula butter that perfectly complements the seafood's natural sweetness.

Requiring just 45 minutes from start to finish, this gluten-free delight serves two and packs a punch with 502 calories per serving. The vibrant charmoula butter, made fresh with cilantro, garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika, provides a burst of flavors that enhance every bite of the succulent lobster. It's the ideal choice for a romantic dinner or a special occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.

The contrast between the smoky, herbed butter and the tender lobster is a match made in culinary heaven. With straightforward instructions and minimal equipment needed, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. Get ready to dive into an unforgettable dining experience that showcases the delicate beauty of seafood paired with the bold tastes of Mediterranean spices!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 2.5 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • small garlic clove pressed
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin (scant)
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • pound pd of lobster 
  • 0.3 teaspoon paprika smoked spanish hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Add enough water to very large pot to reach depth of 2 inches. Cover; bring to boil.
  2. Add lobsters head first, cover, and steam until shells are pink and lobsters are cooked through, about 12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt. Divide between 2 small bowls.
  5. Serve lobsters with charmoula butter.
  6. One serving contains the following: 534.47 Calories (kcal), 58.1% Calories from Fat, 34.51 (g)
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories502kcal
Protein34.05%
Fat65.03%
Carbs0.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66
Glycemic Load
0.17
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
25.132173945074%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:502.48kcal
25.12%
Fat:36.13g
55.58%
Saturated Fat:22.06g
137.9%
Carbohydrates:1.15g
0.38%
Net Carbohydrates:0.96g
0.35%
Sugar:0.18g
0.2%
Cholesterol:412.89mg
137.63%
Sodium:1346.06mg
58.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.56g
85.13%
Selenium:162.23µg
231.76%
Copper:3.44mg
171.95%
Zinc:9.06mg
60.41%
Vitamin B12:3.25µg
54.11%
Phosphorus:425.15mg
42.52%
Vitamin B5:3.75mg
37.5%
Magnesium:100.37mg
25.09%
Vitamin A:1223.33IU
24.47%
Calcium:231.95mg
23.2%
Vitamin E:3.29mg
21.95%
Vitamin B3:4.13mg
20.63%
Potassium:545.23mg
15.58%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.7%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.53%
Folate:27.94µg
6.98%
Iron:1.09mg
6.06%
Vitamin K:4.74µg
4.52%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.07%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.39%
Vitamin C:2.1mg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious