When it comes to indulging in the finest seafood, few dishes can rival the rich, buttery goodness of a perfectly grilled lobster. Whether you’re dining at a high-end restaurant in Hong Kong or preparing a gourmet meal at home, this butter-grilled whole lobster recipe is a simple yet elegant way to enjoy premium seafood.
Using pre-boiled frozen lobster takes the guesswork out of cooking, allowing you to focus on enhancing its natural sweetness with a luscious butter glaze. With just a few ingredients and a hot grill, you can recreate a restaurant-quality seafood dish in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
INGREDIENTS
- 250g preboiled frozen whole-cooked lobster
- 50g butter
- Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
- Salad greens and caviar for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove pre-boiled lobsters from the refrigerator and wrap the meat in aluminium foil with some butter.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC for 10 minutes. Place the lobster into the oven. Reheat for 5-10minutes.
- Option 2: Switch the oven to ‘grill’ mode to reheat the whole lobster quickly over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- To plate, sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the dish and add some green salad to enliven the dish. You may also take the dining experience to another level by adding a spoonful of caviar.
