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Classic lobster tandoori

SERVES: 6 - SERVING: 3 oz / 84 g - PREP TIME: ABOUT 4 HOURS - COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES

Procedure:

1. To prepare the marinade, place all of the ingredients in the tandoori masala in a blender and process until smooth.

2. For the lobster, bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Place the live lobsters into the boiling water, cover tightly, and let cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until the lobster tails are curled and the shells have turned bright red. With tongs, remove from the water and place in an ice-water bath to stop the cooking.

3. Break off the claws. Separate the head from the tail. Remove the meat from the tail in one piece by cutting along the soft underside shell to expose the flesh. With the back of a knife, lightly crack the shells of the large claws and carefully remove the meat in one piece. Place the lobster tail and claw meat in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

4. To serve, preheat the oven to 500ºF. Place the marinated lobster meat on a baking sheet, brush with a oil and cook for about 4 minutes, until the meat is opaque white and the marinade is slightly browned.

Ingredients:

TANDOORI MARINADE

1 small piece onion
2 cloves garlic
1/16 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp ground coriander
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground tumeric
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp minced cilantro leaves
1 tbsp minced mint leaves
1 tsp honey

2 live lobsters
1 tsp sunflower oil or ghee