Butter braised lobster tail with artichoke mash

Lobster was once known as the poor man’s meal which is an expensive dish now a days. Spiny lobster tail is used in this preparation.

Ingredients for 10portions

QtyUnitDescription
1.8KGCleaned Lobster tails
0.65KGClarified butter
0.01KGSalt
0.06KGBlack pepper
0.5KGArtichokes canned
0.01KGMash potatoes
SALAD
0.1KGLeeks
0.1KGCelery
0.1KGTomatoes
0.1KGCarrots
0.1KGOnions
0.1KGBeetroot
0.03KGGinger
0.1KGSpring onion
0.01LITREBalsamic vinaigrette

Method

  • Clean the lobster tails and sear it in a hot pan.
  • Put the tails in clarified butter, season it and braise in a slow oven at about 90 °C till it becomes soft
  • Mix the mash with quarters of artichokes and place it at the centre of the plate with lobster tail on top
  • Serve with a salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

Accompaniment : Garlic lemon butter sauce