BARBECUED ROCK LOBSTER

Three fresh Western-Australian rock lobster, with lemons, red chilli and parsley

20 minutes Serves 2
COOKING TIME
15 mins		 SERVES
2

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



20 minutes

Serves 2

Don Hancey
COOKING TIME
15 mins		 SERVES
2		 RECIPE BY
DON HANCEY

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

DID YOU KNOW?

The western rock lobster is identifiable by a single white dot on the outside edge of each tail segment.  The Western Australia rock lobster fishery was the first in the world to achieve msc certification, demonstrating its exceptional commitment to sustainability.

DID YOU KNOW?

the western australia rock lobster fishery was the first in the world to achieve msc certification, demonstrating its exceptional commitment to sustainability.     

the western rock lobster is identifiable by a single white dot on the outside edge of each tail segment.

There are eight species of Rock Lobster found in Western Australian waters, but the Western Rock Lobster is by far the most abundant. Protected by their strong carapace, Rock Lobsters can regrow any legs and antennae that have been lost during attacks with predators such as octopus or sharks!

Ready to cook? Let's see what you need!

INGREDIENTS

REMEMBER TO

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

Let's cook!

STEP 1

Prepare dressing
Combine chilli, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

STEP 2

Heat grill pan or barbecue to medium heat. Split lobster lengthways, clean head, season with olive oil, salt and pepper.

STEP 3

Once barbecue is hot, drizzle grill plate with olive oil and place crayfish shell side down (flesh facing up)

STEP 4

Turn heat to 3/4 flame and cook lobster 4-5 minutes, or until shell begins to turn a nice orange/red colour.

STEP 5

Turn lobster over and cook 3-4 minutes until JUST cooked through. 

STEP 6

Turn off heat and drizzle lobster with dressing. Let sit for 2 minutes to rest.

Before you tuck in! We'd love to see your finalised dish. Take a photo and share it on Instagram: TAG @MSCBLUEFISHTICK AND INCLUDE #FishForever. 

Enjoy your dish in the knowledge you've helped protect our ocean.

Because sustainable seafood is...

AND WE NEED OUR OCEAN TO THRIVE

The ocean contains 80 percent of our world’s biodiversity. The lungs of our planet, providing us with the oxygen we need. And enough to feed over 3 billion people.
The ocean contains 80 percent of our world’s biodiversity.
The lungs of our planet, providing us with the oxygen we need.
And enough to feed over 3 billion people.

So the next time you buy fish, remember to look for the blue fish tick.

This means your seafood has been caught at a level where they’ll be around in the future. 

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Eye Image Credits

All images are credit to MSC unless otherwise stated. 

Earth: Shutterstock

Recipe images by Don Hancey and WA Rock Lobster

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