One Pot Tomato Basil Lobster and Herbed Pearl Couscous.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails, sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 cups small cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons harissa spice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch (each) salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/4 cups pearl couscous
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
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Instructions
- 1. Using your fingers, remove the meat the lobster tails. If desired, leave the meat intact for 2 of the tails for “looks” as I did for the photos.
- 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain onto paper towels.
- 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain onto paper towels.
- 2. Add the tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, harissa, red pepper flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until fragrant. Add the wine and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 3. Stir in the thyme and couscous. Add the lobster and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the lobster is cooked through and opaque. If the sauce gets too thick, add 1/4 cup water to thin. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh basil.
- 4. Top with bacon and fresh herbs. If desired, brown 3 tablespoons of butter on the stove and drizzle over the dish to finish. Enjoy!
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