How to Cook Like A Bajan: Season 8 Episode 5 - Six Men’s Lobster

lobster

🥗Healthier: crab

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Crab and shrimp provide similar flavors at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can enhance flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds depth without the cost of wine.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika is milder and more accessible.

Chop off the long tentacles of the lobster.

Cut the lobster down the head and center to butterfly it.

Season the lobster meat with lime juice, salt, and lemon pepper seasoning.

Chop onions, garlic, celery, and fresh thyme and add them to a pan.

Add coconut oil to the pan and heat it up.

Add black rice to the hot pan and stir to incorporate the elements.

Add a dollop of butter to the pan.

Cover the rice with water and cook.

Add the lobster to the pan and let it sizzle.

Flip the lobster and add more butter.

Steam broccoli in the rice for 2-3 minutes.

Plate the lobster with broccoli and black rice.

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