Lobster With Fruit Stuffing Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Oranges2 Medium
 Dry bread cubes2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Chopped peeled apple1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Live lobsters2 1⁄2 Pound
 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2429 Calories from Fat 948

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 108 g165.6%

Saturated Fat 61.1 g305.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1319.2 mg439.7%

Sodium 4101.2 mg170.9%

Total Carbohydrates 130 g43.4%

Dietary Fiber 14.3 g57.4%

Sugars 47.8 g

Protein 230 g460.6%

Vitamin A 89.3% Vitamin C 281.2%

Calcium 91.6% Iron 48%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Peel, section, and dice oranges, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
Toss together bread cubes, diced orange, reserved juice, apple, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Plunge live lobsters head first into enough boiling, salted water to cover.
Cook 2 minutes.
Remove from pan; place lobsters on backs on cutting board.
Cut in half lengthwise: draw knife from head down to base of abdomen.
Discard all organs in body section except brownish green liver and red coral roe (in females only).
Remove black vein that runs down to tail.
Crack large claws and spread body open.
Fill each lobster cavity with stuffing.
Place lobsters, shell side down, on baking sheet.
Baste lobster with 1/4 cup melted butter.
Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes, brushing with butter once or twice during baking.
Baste with remaining butter just before serving.
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