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Steamed Lobster with Charmoula Butter

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Steamed Lobster with Charmoula ButterPornchai Mittongtare

Charmoula is a North African mixture of herbs, oil, lemon, and cumin.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2 (2-pound) live lobsters
6 tablespoons butter
1 small garlic clove, pressed
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon (scant) ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Add enough water to very large pot to reach depth of 2 inches. Cover; bring to boil. Add lobsters head first, cover, and steam until shells are pink and lobsters are cooked through, about 12 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt. Divide between 2 small bowls. Serve lobsters with charmoula butter.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains the following: 534.47 Calories (kcal)
58.1% Calories from Fat
34.51 (g)
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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