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Wild barbecued rock lobster

Make a difference by looking for the MSC blue fish tick label when shopping for seafood.
Look for the MSC blue fish tick label
Prep time
30 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Serves
2

Ingredients

  • 2 x MSC certified WA Rock Lobsters 400-500g
  • (look for the MSC blue fish tick)
  • 3 x cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 2 x red chilli finely diced
  • 2 x tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 100ml extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
When shopping, look for the MSC blue fish tick on your seafood to know it's sustainable.

The MSC blue fish tick

Method

There is such a thing as a perfect marriage...this West Australian Rock lobster marries perfectly with a buttery Margaret River Chardonnay.

  1. Prepare dressing:  Combine chilli, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper
    Wild barbecued rock lobster - Step 1
  2. Heat grill pan or barbecue to medium heat. Split lobster lengthways, clean head, season with olive oil, salt and pepper.
    Wild barbecued rock lobster - Step 2
  3. Once barbecue is hot, drizzle grill plate with olive oil and place crayfish shell side down (flesh facing up)
    Wild barbecued rock lobster - Step 3
  4. Turn heat to 3/4 flame and cook lobster 4-5 minutes, or until shell begins to turn a nice orange/red colour.
    Wild barbecued rock lobster - Step 4
  5. Turn lobster over and cook 3-4 minutes until JUST cooked through.
    Wild barbecued rock lobster - Step 5
  6. Turn off heat and drizzle lobster with dressing. Let sit for 2 minutes to rest.
    Wild barbecued rock lobster - Step 6

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