Description
Garlic butter lobster bites with saffron mash elevate seafood to a luxurious experience, blending rich ocean flavors with creamy potato perfection. Succulent lobster morsels nestled atop golden saffron-infused mash promise a gourmet journey you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound lobster tail meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Infuse saffron threads in hot water for 5 minutes, creating a vibrant golden liquid that will flavor the potatoes.
- Immerse potatoes in salted water, boiling until they yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot, transforming them into a silky purée using a masher or ricer.
- Incorporate butter, heavy cream, and saffron-infused water, blending until achieving a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Season the saffron mash with salt and pepper, then cover to maintain warmth.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, releasing the aromatic garlic until it becomes fragrant.
- Introduce lobster pieces to the skillet, gently cooking until they turn opaque and reach perfect tenderness.
- Enliven the lobster with bright lemon zest and fresh parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate the golden saffron mash as a creamy foundation.
- Cascade the garlic-kissed lobster bites atop the mash.
- Finish with fresh lemon wedges, allowing diners to add a citrusy brightness to taste.
Notes
- Make sure saffron threads are high-quality for an authentic, rich flavor that elevates the entire dish’s complexity.
- Gently cook lobster to prevent overcooking, which can make the meat tough and rubbery, ensuring tender and succulent bites.
- Use fresh potatoes and warm dairy ingredients for the smoothest, creamiest saffron mash that melts in your mouth.
- Adjust butter quantity for lighter versions or substitute with olive oil for a healthier alternative without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg