COLD LOBSTER WITH GARLIC AND BASIL MAYONNAISE

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Cold Lobster With Garlic and Basil Mayonnaise image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 live lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds each
Salt to taste
8 black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 cup virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
4 tablespoons basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • To cook lobsters, pour about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a large kettle or steamer. Add salt, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, bay leaf and thyme. Bring water to a boil. Place lobsters in kettle and cover tightly. Return to a boil and cook over high heat for about 12 minutes. Remove lobsters and let them cool.
  • To make mayonnaise, combine egg yolk, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well with a wire whisk.
  • Add oil in a thin stream while beating vigorously with a wire whisk. When mixture is thick and smooth, stir in remaining ingredients and blend well. Cover until ready to serve.
  • Before serving, split lobsters in half lengthwise and crack claws. Remove and discard small sacs near the eyes. Remove intestines through the middle of the tail. Serve at room temperature with mayonnaise.

Bilal Hussain Shah
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was delicious. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Mofe Bernice
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This cold lobster dish was delicious! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was creamy and flavorful. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Mohammed Hidir
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This cold lobster dish was a great appetizer. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was flavorful. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Surendra Gole
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lobster was cooked well, but the mayonnaise was lacking in flavor. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the mayonnaise had more garlic and basil. I also think it would have been better if the lobster was


Beniamin Khademian
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This cold lobster dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The mayonnaise was a bit heavy and the garlic and basil were a bit too overpowering. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the mayonnaise was lighter and the garlic and basil were used more sp


Lisakhanya Bululu
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This cold lobster dish was amazing! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was creamy and flavorful. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Gabriel Sewon
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This cold lobster dish was a refreshing and delicious summer meal. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was light and tangy. The combination of garlic and basil was a great choice, as it added a nice savory and aromatic flavor. I would


Ssemwogerere Micheal
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was delicious. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Abdullah Sahil
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This cold lobster dish was delicious! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was creamy and flavorful. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Trina Michelle Hurst
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This cold lobster dish was a great appetizer. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was flavorful. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Nillo Khan
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lobster was cooked well, but the mayonnaise was lacking in flavor. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the mayonnaise had more garlic and basil. I also think it would have been better if the lobster was


Najoma Shoy
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This cold lobster dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The mayonnaise was a bit heavy and the garlic and basil were a bit too overpowering. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the mayonnaise was lighter and the garlic and basil were used more sp


Riaz Mahmud RIYAN
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The lobster was cooked to perfection and the mayonnaise was delicious. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. My guests loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Lalita Hong
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5/5 stars! This cold lobster dish was amazing. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was creamy and flavorful. The garlic and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Brandon Steel
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This cold lobster dish was a refreshing and delicious summer meal. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the mayonnaise was light and tangy. The combination of garlic and basil was a great choice, as it added a nice savory and aromatic flavor. I would


Henry Silva
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The lobster was cooked to perfection and the mayonnaise was incredibly flavorful. The garlic and basil really complemented each other and added a nice depth of flavor. My guests raved about it and I wi


Mason Rossiter
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This cold lobster dish with garlic and basil mayonnaise was an absolute delight! The lobster was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, while the mayonnaise added a creamy and flavorful touch. The combination of garlic and basil was spot-on, providing a