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Broiled Lobster with Crab Stuffing

Source of Recipe

Sharon Greene


Recipe Introduction

Serving Information * Serves: 4 * Fat: 12.0 g * Calories: 312

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List of Ingredients

2 live lobster (approx. 1 1/2 lbs each)
250 ml (1 cup) crab meat
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 medium white onion,finely diced
5 ml (1 tsp) parsley, chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) thyme, stemmed and finely chopped
3 3/4 (1/4 tsp) tarragon
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
250 ml(1 cup) White Rice

Mango Salsa:
1 small red onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
125 ml (1/2 cup) cilantro, finely chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) olive oil
1 mang, diced
60 ml (1/4 cup) Balsamic Vinegar
30 ml (2 tbsp) melted butter
750 ml (3 cups) mixed fresh vegetables such as asparagus or green beans


Recipe

Procedure

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lobsters for 7 minutes.

2. Turn the lobstersonto their backs. With a sharp knife, split down the center. Remove the brain and stomach and discard. Remove lobster tail meat and reserve. Crack claws with flat side of knife.

3. In a large bowl, mix crab meat, lobster meat garlic, onion, herbs and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions and then fluff with a fork.

5. In a medium bowl, mix red onion, red pepper, cilantro oil, mango and balsamic vinegar. Add rice. Reserve until ready to serve.

6. Place the lobster tail back into the cavity and stuff with the crab/lobster mixture. Pour butter over the stuffing. Place in a 180 C (350 F) oven for approximately 5 minutes. Transfer to broiler for an additional 2 - 3 minutes or until just slightly browned. Serve with rice and mango salsa and vegetable of your choice.