Grilled Lobster With Herb Salad

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2 live spiny lobsters - (1 1/2 lbs ea)
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
• 1/2 cup fennel fronds
• 1/2 cup basil leaves washed, spun dry
• 1/2 cup mint leaves washed, spun dry
• 1/2 cup scallions julienned
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves washed, spun dry
• 1/2 cup four-inch baton-cut chives
• 1/2 cup chervil leaves
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill.

Split lobsters lengthwise, brush each half with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and place cut-side down on grill. Lobster should cook in 7 to 10 minutes, turning once.

Meanwhile, toss all herbs in a mixing bowl with 4 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper. Toss to dress and arrange on platter. Remove cooked lobster from grill and arrange on plate, next to herb salad.

This recipe yields 4 servings.