Description
Broiled Lobster Tail with Saffron Grits & Creamy Garlic Sauce is a luxurious yet manageable seafood dinner featuring tender, buttery lobster atop aromatic saffron-infused grits, all drizzled with a velvety garlic cream sauce. It’s a stunning dish for special occasions or indulgent evenings at home.
Ingredients
- For the Saffron Grits:
- ½ cup stone-ground grits (or polenta)
- 2 cups whole milk (or half milk, half chicken stock)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp saffron threads, steeped in 1 tbsp warm water
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & white pepper to taste
- For the Lobster Tails:
- 2 (6–8 oz) lobster tails, split in half
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Pinch of paprika
- Salt to taste
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chopped parsley
- Salt & white pepper to taste
- For the Herb Oil (optional):
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Garnish:
- Micro herbs, chopped parsley, edible flowers
Instructions
- Prepare the Saffron Grits: Heat milk until steaming. In a separate pot, melt butter and sauté shallot and garlic until soft. Stir in grits and toast briefly. Gradually add hot milk, whisking constantly. Simmer on low for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy. Add saffron with soaking liquid, Parmesan, salt, and white pepper.
- Broil the Lobster Tails: Preheat broiler. Mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and salt. Brush onto lobster tails and broil 5–7 minutes until opaque and slightly charred.
- Make Garlic Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a small pan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and white pepper.
- Prepare Herb Oil (optional): Blend olive oil with herbs and lemon zest. Strain for a clean drizzle.
- Assemble: Spoon saffron grits onto plates, top with broiled lobster, drizzle with cream sauce and herb oil. Garnish with micro herbs and edible flowers.
Notes
- Substitute large shrimp or scallops for lobster to make it more budget-friendly.
- Use turmeric in place of saffron for a colorful alternative.
- Make it vegan with plant-based milk, vegan butter, and grilled mushrooms instead of seafood.
- Make grits and sauce ahead and reheat gently before serving.
- Thaw frozen lobster tails completely before broiling for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Broiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
