Sweet Chili Butter Grilled Lobster Fries with Aged Havarti Cheese.
Do these not look and sound incredible?! I have to say, they're pretty freaking delish. Kind of indulgent, but that's A-OK every once in a while. Remember, it's all about balance! :)
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled (if desired) and sliced into thin 1/4-inch to 1/2 inch (thick) strips)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt + pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh mixed herbs (chopped (basil, parsley, oregano, cilantro, etc.))
- 4 ears grilled corn (kernels removed from the cob)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 4 in lobster tails (sliced half lengthwise)
- olive oil (for brushing)
- 8 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 1 -2 tablespoon sambal olek (chili sauce)
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- 7 ounces Aged Havarti Cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- pinch of cayenne
- kosher salt + pepper (to taste)
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Place the potatoes on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt + pepper. Gently toss with your hands or two spatulas to evenly coat. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then flip and bake for 15-20 minutes more. You want the potatoes to be tender, but crisp. Remove from the oven and toss the hot fries with fresh herbs.
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Set your grill, grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat.
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Rub each lobster tail with olive oil and then place cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3-5 minutes or until light grill marks appear. Flip and continue cooking until the shells turn bright red, about 5 minutes. Remove the tails from the grill and let cool.
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Meanwhile, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and cook 3-5 minutes until the garlic is golden and caramelized. Remove from the heat and the chili paste, honey and basil.
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Remove the lobster from the shell dice it into bite size pieces. Drizzle the lobster with butter, you will have extra butter.
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To make the cheese sauce, toss the shredded cheese with the cornstarch in a medium size sauce pan. Add the milk and set over low heat, cook stirring often until melted and smooth. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper. Keep warm
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To assemble, divide the fries among plates and drizzle with cheese sauce. Add the lobster and grilled corn. Drizzle with a little more cheese sauce and then garnish with fresh basil and chives. Serve with any remaining chili honey butter. Eat!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| russet potatoes | 3 pounds | - | - |
| olive oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| kosher salt + pepper | - | - | - |
| fresh mixed herbs | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| ears grilled corn | 4 | - | - |
| chopped fresh chives | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| in lobster tails | 4 | - | - |
| olive oil | - | - | - |
| salted butter | 8 tablespoon | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| -2 tablespoon sambal olek | 1 | Rp 10.000/340ml | Rp 2.703 |
| honey | 1 tablespoons | - | - |
| fresh chopped basil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| Aged Havarti Cheese | 7 ounces | - | - |
| cornstarch | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| whole milk | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| pinch of cayenne | - | - | - |
| kosher salt + pepper | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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