Description
Enjoy succulent lobster bites bathed in garlicky butter, served over a creamy bed of saffron-infused mashed potatoes. This dish offers a luxurious taste with surprisingly simple preparation, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Saffron Mash: Boil the potatoes with saffron threads until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the hot pot. Mash the potatoes with heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. Keep warm.
- Cook the Lobster Bites: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the lobster pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes, until opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon the saffron mash onto a plate. Top with the garlic butter lobster bites and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh lobster tails.
- Other creamy potato varieties can be substituted for Yukon Gold.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- Avoid overcooking the lobster to maintain tenderness.
- Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg