Grilled Lobster With Lime Brown Butter

Ingredients

• 4 (2 lb)  live lobster
• coarse salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 1 tbsp)
• 1 lime, juice and zest of
• 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Lime Brown Butter Sauce: Add 6 tablespoons butter to a sauté pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   When it has melted and starts to bubble, add the shallots and zest.

3. 3

   When the butter starts browning, remove from heat and add the lime juice.

4. 4

   Season the brown butter with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Add chopped coriander if desired.

6. 6

   Serve with Grilled Lobster.

7. 7

   Grilled Lobster: Preheat grill to high heat. Brush grill until very clean.

8. 8

   Bring at least 5 L (20 cups) water to a boil in a large pot. Cook lobster for about 4 minutes and remove from water immediately.

9. 9

   Transfer to baking sheet or shallow baking dish. Note: cook 1 lobster at a time to keep water at a boil.

10. 10

    When cool enough to handle, split lobsters in half lengthwise with a sharp heavy knife.

11. 11

    Place lobster halves, shell side up on grill.

12. 12

    Season the lobster with a little salt and pepper. Grill about 5 to 6 minutes, until lobster meat is just cooked through.

13. 13

    Serve immediately with the Lime Butter Sauce.