Lobster Medallions with Citrus Foam
Indulge in luxurious lobster medallions paired with a refreshing citrus foam, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
For the Lobster Medallions
- 2 tails lobster tails (fresh or frozen) Fresh is best!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Citrus Foam
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 zest orange for that extra zing!
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cooking the lobster tails in boiling salted water for about 5-7 minutes until bright red and cooked through.
- Let the lobster cool slightly, then remove the meat from the shell and slice it into medallions.
Cooking the Medallions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the lobster medallions with salt and pepper.
- Sauté them in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until heated through and just beginning to brown.
Making the Citrus Foam
- In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey.
- Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it reduce for about five minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to a blender.
- Add the heavy cream and orange zest to the blender and blend until frothy, about 30 seconds.
Final Assembly
- To plate, arrange the lobster medallions neatly on a plate and drizzle the citrus foam generously over each medallion.
- Feel free to get artsy with it!
Notes
If your citrus foam isn’t as frothy as desired, simply re-blend it for a few seconds. For a more approachable option, consider using shrimp instead of lobster.