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Grilled Rock Lobster with Lime Butter

Halved Southern Rock Lobster, basted in lime-chilli butter, kissed by the grill. Treat the ingredient with respect — nothing more.

Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minServings: 2Difficulty: medium

Method

  1. 1

    Place lobster in the freezer for 30 min to humanely sedate. Spike through the centre-head cross.

  2. 2

    Split lobster lengthwise with a heavy knife. Remove the sand vein.

  3. 3

    Mash butter with garlic, lime zest & juice, paprika, half the coriander, and salt.

  4. 4

    Heat BBQ or grill to high. Place lobster cut-side up. Spoon butter over the flesh.

  5. 5

    Grill cut-side down 4 minutes, flip flesh-up, baste again and grill 4–5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Rest 2 minutes. Scatter remaining coriander. Serve with grilled lemon.

Tips

  • Don't overcook — the flesh should be opaque and just firm.
  • Save the shells to make bisque the next day.
Pairing

Margaret River Chardonnay — the richness matches the lobster flesh.