Warm lobster with herb and almond dressing

Name: Warm lobster with herb and almond dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 15 g (1⁄2oz) blanched almonds; 15 g (1⁄2oz) flat-leafed parsley; 15 g (1⁄2oz) mixed fresh herbs, such as mint, dill, chives and chervil; 1 g small garlic clove; 45ml (3 level tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 100 mL (4fl oz) light olive oil; Salt and ground black pepper; 5 mL (1tsp) lemon juice; 700 g (11⁄2lb) cooked lobster, split (see tip); Lemon and lime slices; Fresh herbs to garnish

An easy lobster recipe for impressing. Putting together a lobster dish needn't be a hassle. With a few simple tips and by following this simple herb and almond dressing recipe, you can make a stress-free elegant supper.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 07 June 1997

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

2 mins

Total Time:

27 mins

Ingredients

15 g (1⁄2oz) blanched almonds
15 g (1⁄2oz) flat-leafed parsley
15 g (1⁄2oz) mixed fresh herbs, such as mint, dill, chives and chervil
1 g small garlic clove
45ml (3 level tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
100 ml (4fl oz) light olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
5 ml (1tsp) lemon juice
700 g (11⁄2lb) cooked lobster, split (see tip)
Lemon and lime slices
Fresh herbs to garnish

Directions

1. Step 1
  Place the almonds in a small bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover; leave for 20min, then drain.
2. Step 2
  Place all the herbs, garlic and drained almonds in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and pulse together. With the machine still running, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream. Season with salt and black pepper and add the lemon juice.
3. Step 3
  Remove the lobster meat from the claws and slice the tail meat. Return to the shells. Cover and place in a steamer or metal colander. Steam over a pan of boiling water for 2min (see tip). Serve warm lobster immediately with the Herb and Almond Dressing and lemon and lime slices. Garnish with fresh herbs.
4. Step 4
  Prepare ahead: Complete the dressing to the end of step 2, then cover and chill for up to two weeks. To serve. Complete the recipe.
  
  Try more lobster recipes and seafood dishes:
  
  Turn up the heat lobster thermidor
  
  Creamy seafood lasagne
  
  Seafood paella
  
  Seafood, artichoke and mint pasta
  
  Speedy seafood rice

Per Serving:

Calories: 836

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