How to boil a western rock lobster at home

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and provides a healthier fat option.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder can be a more convenient option.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime offers a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Boil water in a pot and add 17 grams of salt per liter.

Place the 400 gram lobster into the boiling water and cover with a lid.

Boil the lobster for 8 to 10 minutes.

Prepare a salad using a mandolin to slice great southern new season apples and Lebanese cucumbers into a bowl.

Prepare an ice slurry with salted water and lots of ice.

After 10 minutes, transfer the lobster into the ice water to chill for about 15 minutes.

Drain the water from the lobster after chilling.

Use a thin knife to run around the back and through the head of the lobster to remove the shell.

Peel the shell off the lobster meat.

Remove the tail by pushing fingers through it to extract the meat, ensuring it is white and opaque.

Finish the salad with a dash of soy sauce, arrange the lobster on the plate, and serve with the salad on the side.

Garnish with coriander and drizzle with juice.

Cooking Techniques

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