Lobster with Cilantro Lime Butter

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There's nothing like ringing in the New Year with a decadent meal... at least in my family. In a previous blog I shared our family's tradition of dining on a luxurious meal that includes a combination of a choice cut of beef and a seafood selection.

When you think of extravagant feasts involving seafood most people think of lobster. It makes sense. If you've been to the grocery store in the last week you probably noticed the large lobster displays. Unfortunately, the displays at my local grocer didn't advertise a sale on the popular crustacean, but if you are going to splurge on a holiday dish you might as well dig deep and go with lobster.

The following lobster recipe includes a simple yet delicious cilantro lime butter (at least those ingredients are inexpensive and readily available this time of year) that intensifies the rich flavor of the grilled lobster tail. The dish is not one of the most affordable I've ever posted, but once you bite into the end result I'm sure you'll find it was worth the extra money.

Enjoy and have a Happy New Year!

LOBSTER WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER AND SKILLET POTATOES

Ingredients:

1/4 lb butter

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 tablespoon diced fresh Chile pepper

4--5oz. lobster tails

3 strips of bacon

1/2 yellow onion

2 Russet potatoes (cooked)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic

1 tablespoon canola oil

Salt and pepper

Directions for the Cilantro Lime Butter:

Soften butter to room temperature. Once soft, add cilantro, lime juice, and Chile pepper; mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Directions for Potatoes:

Pre-heat a cast iron pan to medium high heat. Slice the onions and bacon, and cube the cooked potatoes. Once the pan is hot, add the onions, potatoes, and bacon, season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions and potatoes begin to crisp then add garlic and cook for two more minutes.

Directions for Lobster:

Heat grill to medium heat. Cut lobsters in half down the back. Pull meat from the shell leaving it attached at the tail (this makes it easier to remove once they are cooked). Season the lobster with salt and pepper and place on the grill meat side down for 4-5 minutes. Then, flip so the shell side is down and cook for and additional 2 minutes. Next, add 1 tablespoon of the cilantro lime butter to each half and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from grill and serve.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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