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Broiled Lobster Tails with Lemon Saffron Aioli Recipe

A classy dinner for two, these Broiled Lobster Tails with Lemon Saffron Aioli are easier to make than you think
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Lobster Tails with Lemon Saffron Aioli
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Ingredients

Lobster:

  • 2 fresh lobster tails (4-5 ounces each)
  • paprika (a few pinches)
  • 2 tbsp of butter
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Lemon Saffron Aioli:

  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 small clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Lobster Tails:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut down the center of each lobster tail from top to tail.
  • Pull the meat away from the shell by slowly working your fingers between the two until the meat comes loose. De-vein.
  • Once the meat is pulled away, place it back on top of the shell and let the flaps of lobster meat fall open.
  • Place the lobster tails on a cooling rack and set on top of a pan.
  • Rub olive oil on the meat, then the paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Place in the oven for 15 min. Remove from oven, rub down with butter until melted.
  • Set oven to broil and put back in for about 2 min.

Lemon Saffron Aioli:

  • Place saffron threads in the hot water and let steep for 5min.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the saffron threads and water with the egg yolks, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix on high until blended.
  • With the food processor still running, slowly add in the olive oil. Blend until aioli is thickened.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal (15%)