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

⅓ 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

Boil and shell lobster.

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

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

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

Serve on a platter with accompanying sauces.

Sprinkle lobster with chilli salt.

Citrus and Ginger Dressing

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

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

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

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

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