Lobster tenderloin, a delectable seafood delicacy, is a prime cut of the lobster, prized for its rich, succulent flavor and tender texture. Found in the tail of the lobster, this meaty portion is often considered the most tender and flavorful part of the crustacean. Whether you prefer to grill, broil, sauté, or poach your lobster tenderloin, there are endless culinary possibilities to explore. In this article, we will delve into the world of lobster tenderloin, uncovering the secrets to cooking it to perfection, and presenting a selection of mouthwatering recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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BEEF TENDERLOIN STUFFED WITH LOBSTER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lobster tails, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from water, rinse and remove shells. Cut tail meat in half lengthwise. Cut tenderloin lengthwise, to within 3/4 inch of the bottom. Fill center of meat with lobster tails.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with lemon juice, garlic powder and 1 cup of the wine. Drizzle about 1/4 of the butter mixture over the lobster. Tie the tenderloin with kitchen string. Rub tenderloin with olive oil and place in a roasting pan. Pour remaining wine in bottom of pan. Sprinkle with cracked pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir garlic salt into remaining butter mixture, and serve with slices of roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1049.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 289.7 mg, Fat 82.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 54.1 g, SaturatedFat 36.8 g, Sodium 715 mg, Sugar 1 g
LOBSTER STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN AND BEARNAISE SAUCE
watching food tv tonight this recipe looked so delicious- i just bought a whole tenderloin today at the Italian market in south Philly, but i had them cut it into fillets for me. I plan to be back there next week, and will have to try this for our holiday party.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Roast Beef
Time 2h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Set up a large steamer.
- Place the lobster tails in the steamer and steam until just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- Remove the lobster tails from the steamer.
- Cut along the underside of the shell and remove the tail meat whole.
- Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until crisp and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Drain off all but 2 teaspoons of fat from the pan.
- Add the shallots and celery and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the mushrooms and a pinch each of salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms give off their liquid, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the green onions and stir.
- Add the wine, increase the heat, and cook until it has nearly all evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the parsley and stir.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the cooked pancetta, and let cool.
- Spread the butterflied beef, cut side up, flat on a surface.
- Spread the pancetta-vegetable mixture in a line across the meat, about 2 inches from the top, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the sides.
- Lay the lobster tails on top of the mixture, going across the beef.
- Pull the top flap over the lobster tails and roll the meat over the stuffing, jellyroll fashion, and tuck in the ends.
- Tie with kitchen twine every 2 inches.
- Place in a large heavy roasting pan, rub on all sides with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place over medium-high heat and sear the meat on all sides, about 6 minutes.
- Place in the oven and roast to desired temperature, 30 to 35 minutes for medium-rare.
- Transfer to a cutting board.
- Tent and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- while beef is resting make the Bearnaise sauce:.
- In a small saucepan, combine the shallots, tarragon, white wine, and vermouth.
- Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons.
- Remove from the heat, strain, and cool.
- In the top of a double boiler, or in a metal bowl fitted over a pot of barely simmering water, whisk the egg yolks and reduced wine until ribbons start to form.
- Whisking constantly, drizzle in the melted butter a bit at a time until all the butter is added and the mixture is thick.
- Remove from the heat.
- Whisk in the lemon juice, chopped tarragon, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
- Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
- To serve, place in a decorative bowl with a small sauce ladle.
- Remove the kitchen twine and slice thickly.
- Place on a platter, and drizzle with the Bearnaise Sauce.
- Serve immediately.
LOBSTER-STUFFED TENDERLOIN
Make and share this Lobster-Stuffed Tenderloin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Papa Hay
Categories Lobster
Time 1h21m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Make a lengthwise slit in the middle of the tenderloin, cutting down within 1/2 inch of the bottom.
- This should form a pocket big enough to accommodate the two lobster tails.
- Place the lobster in boiling salted water (enough water to completely cover tails).
- Return to a boil, reduce the heat and then simmer for 5-6 minutes .
- Carefully remove the lobster from shell.
- Cut in half, lengthwise.
- Place the lobster tails end to end inside the beef pocket.
- Combine 1 tbsp.
- butter and lemon juice.
- Pour over the lobster.
- Close the meat around the lobster and tie securely with string at 1 inch intervals.
- Place the meat on the oven rack in a shallow roasting pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes for rare meat.
- (Increase the time if you like your meat cooked more.) Lay the bacon slices on top of the roast.
- Bake for 5 minutes more.
- In a saucepan, cook green onion in 1/2 cup butter over very low heat until tender, stirring frequently.
- Add the wine and garlic salt and heat through.
- To serve: Slice the meat and then spoon the sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and parsley, if desired.
LOBSTER RISOTTO WITH HERB-RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN
My friend Judy has started testing many recipes for a party that she will be giving in a couple of months, so meanwhile, we make these great dishes and I get to try some now and then. This was a winner but a bit too labor intensive for the amount of people she plans on having. These recipes were in Coastal Living Magazie, October 2007 edition.
Provided by Manami
Categories Lobster
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- LOBSTER RISOTTO:.
- Warm broth.
- Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add shallots; cook 5 minutes or until slightly tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in rice, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add wine; cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
- Add 1/2 cup warm broth, stirring constantly, until broth is nearly absorbed.
- Repeat with remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time (about 25 minutes total).
- Stir in lobster; cook, stirring constantly, just until thoroughly heated.
- Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme and black pepper.
- HERB-RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN:.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Heat oil in a large-bottom ovenproof skillet.
- Sprinkle tenderloin with salt & pepper, and cook on all sides 5 minutes or until well-browned.
- Remove skillet from heat, and placfe tenderloin on plate.
- Sprinkle tenderloin with garlic, rosemary and 1 T thyme, pressing to adhere.
- Return tenderloin to skillet, and bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes (to 145º for medium rare) or to desired degree of doneness.
- Remove from skillet; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Add broth and wine to skillet, and place over medium-high heat; bring to boil, and cook 7 minutes or until redueced to 1/2 cup.
- Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter one piece at a time.
- Stir in 1/2 t thyme.
- Serve immediately with Lobster Risotto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1302.3, Fat 78.2, SaturatedFat 35.8, Cholesterol 323.7, Sodium 1758.5, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 82.4
LOBSTER TENDERLOIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for just a few minutes, until just partly cooked. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add lobster tails, and boil for 5 to 6 minutes, until colored. Drain, and cool slightly. Remove shells by snipping up the center with scissors, and peeling away to the side.
- Slice a large pocket into the side of the tenderloin. (A butcher can do this for you also) Stuff the lobster tails into the pocket. Combine 1 tablespoon of butter and lemon juice; pour over the lobster tails. Close the pocket, and tie the roast closed with cotton string at 1 inch intervals. Place the roast in a shallow roasting pan.
- Bake for about 35 minutes in the preheated oven for rare, or continue to roast to your desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature of the roast should be at least 145 degrees F (70 degrees C) for rare. Lay bacon over the top of the roast, and continue baking until crisp.
- Melt remaining 1 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add green onion, wine and garlic salt. Cook until onion is tender. Slice the roast, and arrange on a platter. Spoon sauce over the meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 185.4 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 557.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Opt for fresh, succulent lobster and tenderloin steaks to ensure the best flavor.
- Properly prepare the lobster: Ensure the lobster is thoroughly cleaned and deveined, removing the intestinal tract.
- Cook the lobster and tenderloin to perfection: Cook the lobster just until it turns opaque, and cook the tenderloin to your desired doneness.
- Create a flavorful compound butter: Combine herbs, garlic, and butter to make a rich and aromatic compound butter that enhances the taste of the lobster and tenderloin.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Add a touch of elegance and freshness by garnishing the dish with chopped parsley, chives, or tarragon.
Conclusion:
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the luxurious flavors of lobster and tenderloin, perfectly complemented by a delectable compound butter. This Lobster and Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Compound Butter is a surefire hit for special occasions or intimate dinners, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Experience the ultimate gourmet experience with this exquisite dish that showcases the finest ingredients and culinary artistry.
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