Lobster Cocktail Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Cocktail Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Lobster
Cook the Lobster
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for about 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove from water and let cool.
Prepare the Lobster Meat
Once cooled, carefully remove the lobster meat from the shells. Cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the Lobster
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the lobster meat and toss to coat. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Making the Cocktail Sauce
Mix the Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir well until all ingredients are blended.
Adjust to Taste
Taste the cocktail sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more horseradish or hot sauce if desired.
Serving
Plate the Lobster
Arrange the marinated lobster pieces on a serving platter, garnishing with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Serve with Sauce
Serve the lobster cocktail with the prepared cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.