Sauce Recipes For Grilled Lobster
Grilled lobster is delicious on its own, but you can take it to the next level by serving it with a flavorful sauce. Here are three sauce recipes that pair beautifully with grilled lobster:
1. Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Cook for another minute or two.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Remove the sauce from heat and pour it over the grilled lobster.
2. Herbed Dijon Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
- Stir in the chopped fresh herbs (tarragon, chives, and parsley).
- Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the herbed Dijon sauce alongside the grilled lobster for dipping.
3. Spicy Sriracha Mayo:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce. Adjust the amount of Sriracha to achieve your preferred level of spiciness.
- Stir in the honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the spicy Sriracha mayo alongside the grilled lobster.
These sauce recipes can elevate the flavors of your grilled lobster and provide a variety of taste experiences, from classic and buttery to spicy and tangy. Feel free to customize these sauces to your liking and pair them with your grilled lobster for a memorable seafood feast.
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