Embark on a culinary journey to the coastal havens of Vietnam with this Grilled Lobster with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce recipe. This tantalizing dish captures the essence of Vietnamese cuisine, seamlessly blending the delicate sweetness of lobster with the bold and aromatic flavors of a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce. The succulent lobster meat, grilled to perfection, is the star of the show, while the dipping sauce, a symphony of flavors, elevates the experience with its perfect balance of tangy, salty, sweet, and savory notes. Accompanying this main event are two additional delectable recipes: Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables and Vietnamese Dipping Sauce. These recipes provide the perfect accompaniments to the grilled lobster, adding a symphony of textures and flavors to create a truly memorable dining experience.
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LOBSTER DIPPING SAUCE
Butter, lemon and garlic combine to create a buttery concoction for dipping steamed, grilled, (or however you prepare it) lobster.
Provided by johnd
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining butter and reduce heat to low. Stir to melt the butter, then mix in the lemon juice, pepper and cilantro. Let it steep over low heat for about 10 minutes. Strain before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 164.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GRILLED LOBSTER WITH VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 25m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, chilies, sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. Set aside. Prepare a charcoal grill. Steam the lobsters for 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, twist off the claws and tails. Cut the tails in half lengthwise and rub the exposed meat with the oil.
- Place the tails and claws on the grill over medium-hot coals and grill until just browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes, turning once. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 114 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 4581 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED LOBSTERS WITH SOUTHEAST ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE
Categories Quick & Easy Lobster Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring an 8-quart kettle three fourths full with water to a boil for lobsters.
- Mince garlic and in a bowl stir together with fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, water, and chili paste. Dipping sauce may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Plunge 2 lobsters headfirst into boiling water and cook 3 minutes (lobsters will be only partially cooked). Transfer lobsters with tongs to a colander to drain and cool. Return water to a boil and cook remaining 4 lobsters in same manner.
- When lobsters are cool enough to handle, twist off tails and break off claws at body of each lobster, discarding bodies. With kitchen shears halve tails (including shells) lengthwise. (Do not remove tail or claw meat from shells.) Lobsters may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. (If making ahead, chill lobster immediately and keep chilled until ready to grill.)
- Prepare grill.
- Chop cilantro and mint and stir into dipping sauce. Measure out 1/4 cup dipping sauce to use for basting lobster tails. Grill claws on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, covered, turning them occasionally, until liquid bubbles at open ends, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a serving platter.
- Arrange tails on grill, cut sides up, and brush with basting sauce. Grill tails, covered, basting occasionally, 6 minutes, or until meat is opaque.Serve lobster with dipping sauce and lime halves.
GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH GREEN CURRY-MANGO DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and boil until just cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium-high. Drain the lobsters and put them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Then drain the lobsters well, remove the tail from the lobster, and carefully remove the tail meat from the shell.
- Skewer each tail onto 2 skewers so that the meat lies flat. Brush the tails with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until slightly charred.
- Place the lobster skewers on a platter and drizzle with some of the sauce over top. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and garnish with lime wedges. Top with dollops of caviar, if desired. Serve the remaining sauce in small bowls for individual dipping.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano chile and cook for 1 minute. Add the curry paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add mangoes and water, stir well, and cook until the mango is soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender (see *Cook's Note below). Add the lime juice, cilantro, and honey and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
GRILLED LOBSTER WITH GINGER, GARLIC, AND SOY SAUCE
Categories Shellfish Fourth of July Low Carb Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan over low heat until garlic and ginger begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside. (Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before using.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drop 1 lobster headfirst into large pot of boiling water. Cover; cook 3 minutes (lobster will not be fully cooked). Using tongs, transfer lobster to baking sheet. Return water to boil. Repeat with remaining lobsters.
- Transfer 1 lobster, shell side down, to work surface. Place tip of large knife in center of lobster. Cut lobster lengthwise in half from center to end of head (knife might not cut through shell), then cut in half from center to end of tail. Use poultry shears to cut through shell if necessary. Repeat with remaining lobsters.
- Place lobster halves, meat side up, on barbecue. Brush meat with some basting sauce; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover barbecue; grill lobsters until just opaque in thickest portion of tail, about 9 minutes. Remove from barbecue; arrange lobsters on platter. Brush with more sauce and sprinkle with green onions. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
Tips:
- To select the best lobster, look for one that is heavy for its size and has clear, bright eyes. Avoid any lobster with a limp tail or discolored shell.
- Before grilling, remove the rubber bands from the lobster claws and cut the tail in half lengthwise. This will help the lobster cook evenly.
- Baste the lobster with melted butter or olive oil during grilling to prevent it from drying out.
- The lobster is cooked when the meat is opaque and firm. To test, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the tail. The lobster is done when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the lobster with Vietnamese dipping sauce, melted butter, or lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Grilled lobster is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender, succulent meat and flavorful Vietnamese dipping sauce, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both elegant and easy to prepare, give grilled lobster a try.
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