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Aug 04 2026

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Atlantic Lobster Tartare Recipe

Name: Miku Vancouvers Atlantic Lobster Tartare Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup Atlantic lobster meat; 2 tablespoons Tobiko (fish roe); 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Lemon juice; 1 cup Beets, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground; 200 grams Kataïfi pastry; 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted

Inspired by Miku Vancouver

Time1h

Serves2

Featuring roasted beets, tobiko, and mustard aioli, our Atlantic Lobster Tartare is balanced gently atop a kataïfi nest.

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Ingredients

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Lobster Tartare

1 cup Atlantic lobster meat

2 tablespoons tobiko (fish roe)

1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Sea salt

1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Mustard Aioli

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ReaLemon lemon juice

Roasted Beets

1 cup Beets, peeled and cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon Sea salt

1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Kataïfi Nest

7.05 oz (200 grams) Kataïfi pastry

4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted

Method

Preparing the Roasted Beets

Roast the Beets

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed beets with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender. Allow to cool.

Making the Mustard Aioli

Prepare the Mustard Aioli

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and set aside.

Preparing the Kataïfi Nest

Bake the Kataïfi Nests

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Shred the kataïfi pastry and mix it with melted butter. Form small nests on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.

Assembling the Tartare

Assemble the Dish

In a bowl, combine the lobster meat, tobiko, chopped chives, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix gently. Place a kataïfi nest on a plate, spoon the lobster mixture into the nest, and top with roasted beets. Drizzle mustard aioli over the top and serve immediately.

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