Grilled Jersey Lobster with Jersey Garlic Herb Butter & Jersey Royal Potatoes

A celebration of Jersey's finest seafood, featuring freshly grilled local lobster basted in a fragrant Jersey garlic herb butter, served alongside seasonal Jersey Royal potatoes. A true taste of the island!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

750 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£23.43/serving

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

Jersey

Main Ingredient:

Seafood•Shellfish•Vegetarian

Cooking Style:

Grilling

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner•Celebration

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4Jersey Lobster(About 1-1.5 lbs each, live or freshly cooked)

£80.00

1cupJersey Butter(Unsalted, softened)

£3.50

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

0.3cupFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£1.00

2tablespoonsFresh Thyme(Chopped)

£1.50

2tablespoonsFresh Chives(Chopped)

£1.50

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.25

to tasteSea Salt(Jersey Sea Salt if available)

£0.10

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.15

2lbsJersey Royal Potatoes(Small, new potatoes)

£5.00

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(For the potatoes)

£0.50

Total Cost

£93.70

£23.43 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the Jersey Garlic Herb Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the Jersey butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the parsley, thyme, chives, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
2.
Cook the Jersey Royal Potatoes: While preparing the butter, boil the Jersey Royal potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3.
Prepare the Lobster: If using live lobster, humanely dispatch them by quickly inserting a knife into the back of the head. Cut the lobster in half lengthwise. Remove the intestinal tract (the dark vein running down the tail). Rinse the lobster halves.
4.
Grill the Lobster: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the lobster with some of the Jersey garlic herb butter. Place the lobster halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Baste frequently with the remaining Jersey garlic herb butter during grilling.
5.
Serve: Serve the grilled Jersey lobster halves immediately alongside the boiled Jersey Royal potatoes. Garnish with extra fresh herbs, if desired. A squeeze of lemon juice over the lobster adds a bright finish.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

55g

79% of RDA

Protein

55g

110% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

600 mg

26% of RDA

Saturated Fat

35 g

175% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For best results, use the freshest Jersey lobster available. Check with your local fishmonger for the best catches of the day.

If you prefer a richer flavor, you can add a splash of Jersey cream to the garlic herb butter.

If you don't have a grill, you can broil the lobster in the oven. Place the lobster halves on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through, basting with the garlic herb butter.

To easily remove the lobster meat, use kitchen shears to cut along the underside of the shell.

Cooking Equipment

Grill

Small saucepan

Basting brush

Pot

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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A light and refreshing oyster ceviche perfect as a starter. The briny oysters and sea asparagus are balanced by the acidity of the citrus and the aromatic lemon verbena.

20 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"This light and refreshing ceviche provides a bright, acidic counterpoint to the richness of the lobster butter. The briny oysters and sea asparagus continue the seafood theme, while the lemon verbena adds a subtle herbal complexity that complements the garlic and thyme in the main course, preparing the palate for the richer flavours to come."

Dessert

Jersey Black Butter & Apple Crumble with Lavender Infused Cream

A light and fresh crumble featuring traditional Jersey Black Butter, paired with a floral lavender infused cream. Perfect after a lobster dish.

45 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"Black Butter, a traditional Jersey preserve made with apples, cider, and spices, offers a taste of local heritage. The crumble provides a comforting texture, contrasting with the lobster, while the lavender infused cream adds a light, floral note that balances the richness of the butter and apples, and echoes the herbal notes of the main course, without being overly heavy."

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Chef's Tips

For best results, use the freshest Jersey lobster available. Check with your local fishmonger for the best catches of the day.

If you prefer a richer flavor, you can add a splash of Jersey cream to the garlic herb butter.

If you don't have a grill, you can broil the lobster in the oven. Place the lobster halves on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through, basting with the garlic herb butter.

To easily remove the lobster meat, use kitchen shears to cut along the underside of the shell.

Grilled Jersey Lobster with Jersey Garlic Herb Butter & Jersey Royal Potatoes

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