Jason Stoner's Golden Lobster Bites with Saffron Aioli and Caviar

Jason Stoner's Golden Lobster Bites with Saffron Aioli and Caviar

This one is a showstopper — Lobster and Gold! ~Jason Stoner

I created this recipe for my May 2023 Sunday Dinner. Here is the link to that post.

Ingredients:

Lobster Bites:

• 3 lobster tails
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 stick butter, divided in half
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 2 bay leaves
• Edible gold leaf for garnish

Lemon Saffron Aioli:

• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Caviar Topping:

• 1 oz high-quality caviar (such as Beluga or Osetra)

Directions:

Lemon Saffron Aioli:

1. Steep saffron threads in hot water for 5 minutes.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine saffron water, egg yolks, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend on high until combined.
3. With processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until aioli is thickened. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Lobster Bites:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil with Old Bay, lemon juice, lemon peel, and half a stick of butter. Add lobster tails and cook no more than 2 minutes. Remove and place in an ice water bath to stop cooking.
2. Remove lobster meat from tails and cut into 1-inch rounds.
3. Melt remaining half stick of butter with bay leaves and a touch of minced garlic. Simmer (do not boil). Add lobster bites and finish cooking for 1–2 minutes.
4. To serve, place a dollop of saffron aioli on a small plate or serving dish. Arrange lobster bites on top, apply gold leaf with a brush, and finish with a small dollop of caviar.

Source:

Jason Floyd Stoner — Tapas Sunday Dinner, May 2023