LOBSTER BITES WITH TRIO OF DRESSINGS
Prep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins
Fried Lobster Tail
 2 western rock lobster
 2 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp butter
 Sauces
 Chilli salt
Citrus and Ginger Dressing
 2 oranges, freshly juiced
 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (or to taste)
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 1 tbsp sunflower oil
 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
 3 red chillies, thinly sliced
 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
 1 tsp caster sugar
 ¼ cup mint leaves, torn
 2 tbsp basil leaves, finely sliced
 2 tbsp chives, finely sliced
  tsp saffron steeped in 1 tbsp warm water for 10 minutes
Fresh Tartare
 1 cup natural yoghurt
 ½ cup good quality mayonnaise
 ¼ cup parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped
 2 tbsp dill, finely chopped
 2 spring onions, finely sliced
 6 cornichons, finely diced
 1 lemon juice and zest
Chilli Mango Sauce
 1 cup (packed) fresh mango, roughly diced (or use frozen)
 2 tbsp coriander, leaves and stems, roughly chopped
 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
 1 tbsp fish sauce
 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
 1 tsp red chilli, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
 lime juice to taste
Chilli Salt
 4 tsp flaked salt
 1 tsp flaked chilli
TO PREPARE
Fried Lobster Tail
1

Boil and shell lobster.

2

Cut each lobster in half lengthways and remove the intestinal tract.

3

Once cleaned, chop the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.

4

Flash fry lobster pieces in a hot pan with a little melted butter and olive oil to caramelise the flesh (1-2 minutes).

5

Serve on a platter with accompanying sauces.

6

Sprinkle lobster with chilli salt.

Citrus and Ginger Dressing
7

Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tightly fitting lid. Shake to combine.
Can be made 3 days in advance and stores for up to a week. However add the fresh herbs at the last minute to keep he flavours bright.

Fresh Tartare
8

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Only add fresh herbs just prior to serving.

Chilli Mango Sauce
9

Place ingredients in a small food processor (or blender). Blend until smooth. Adjust salt and spice to taste. Season with lime if you’d like to add some sour.
Can be made a day in advance and stored for 3 days.

Chilli Salt
10

Combine salt and chilli and sprinkle across lobster tails before serving.

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