Description
Succulent French-inspired Lobster Cargot Delight brings marine elegance to classic escargot preparation. Buttery garlic notes and tender lobster meat create an unforgettable culinary experience you’ll savor with Mediterranean-style sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2–3 raw lobster tails, cut into 1-inch chunks
Dairy and Cheese:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) creamy havarti cheese, shredded
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) fresh parsley, finely minced
Instructions
- Carefully prepare the lobster tails by using kitchen shears to create a precise lengthwise incision along the top of each shell, gently extracting the delicate meat.
- Transform the lobster meat into elegant one-inch bite-sized chunks, ensuring uniform cooking and presentation.
- Generously coat an authentic escargot baking dish with richly melted butter, infusing the ceramic slots with aromatic minced garlic and freshly chopped parsley.
- Artfully nestle the prepared lobster pieces into each buttery compartment, ensuring they are completely enveloped by the fragrant garlic herb mixture.
- Lavishly blanket the lobster morsels with a generous layer of finely shredded havarti cheese, creating a luxurious molten topping.
- Position the elegantly prepared dish into a preheated oven set at 400 degrees fahrenheit, allowing the initial baking to occur for two minutes.
- Switch the oven setting to broil, intensifying the heat to create a perfectly golden, slightly crisp cheese crust for an additional two minutes.
- Carefully remove the dish, letting the lobster cargot rest momentarily before serving to allow the flavors to harmonize and the cheese to settle.
Notes
- Prep ahead by having all ingredients measured and ready before starting to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Use kitchen shears for precise shell cutting and meat removal to maintain the lobster’s delicate texture.
- Select fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the most succulent and flavorful results.
- Broiling creates a golden, crispy cheese topping that enhances the rich garlic butter and tender lobster meat.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the optimal temperature and prevent the cheese from cooling and hardening.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce for a complete gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg