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Ingredients
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Lobster
Preserved Lemon Stuffing
Method
Preparing the Lobster
- 1
Boiling the Lobsters
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the live lobsters and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove them and let cool slightly.
- 2
Halving the Lobsters
Once cool, place the lobsters on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully split each lobster in half lengthwise.
Preparing the Stuffing
- 3
Making the Stuffing
In a bowl, combine chopped preserved lemons (rinsed and seeds removed), fresh bread crumbs, olive oil, fresh thyme, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Broiling the Lobster
- 4
Prepping for Broiling
Preheat your broiler to high. Place the lobster halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Stuffing the Lobster
Spoon the preserved lemon stuffing into the hollowed-out lobster halves, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Plating the Dish
Remove the lobsters from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
