Best Recipe for Grilled Lobster with Creamy Chili Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce*
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 9 ounces angel hair pasta
- 2 10- to 12-ounce lobster tails (thawed if frozen), split lengthwise in half
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Mix first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool. Drain. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.) Set aside.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-low heat) or preheat broiler. Brush lobster tails with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Place lobster tails, meat side down, on grill. Grill 3 minutes. Turn over; grill until meat is opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Tent with foil.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add pasta, chives and parsley; toss until heated through. Place pasta on plates. Top with lobster. Garnish with lemon. Serve with vinaigrette.
- *Available at Asian markets and in many supermarkets.
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