Lobster Mashed Potatoes for Two recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 09 2026
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Lobster Mashed Potatoes For Two Recipe

Inspired by Saltlik
Time40m
Serves2

Tarragon butter-poached lobster

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Mashed Potatoes

Method

Lobster Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Lobster

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and tarragon, and heat for 1 minute. Add the lobster tails and poach for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Mashed Potatoes Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the Yukon gold potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

  2. 3

    Mash the Potatoes

    Add the heavy cream and butter to the drained potatoes. Mash until smooth, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Serve

    Spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates and top with the tarragon butter-poached lobster. Enjoy!

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