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December 29 2025
New Years Dinner - Potato Crusted Lobster Tails With Truffled Mashed Potatoes
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4 Maine lobster tails (about 7 ounces each), shelled
Cajun Seasoning
Salt or freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 large baking potatoes, like russets, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
Truffled Mashed Potatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Season the lobster tails lightly with Cajun Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Rub each lightly with the mustard. With a potato threader, cut the potatoes into long spiral curls. Season the curls with Essence, salt, and pepper. Wrap each lobster tail tightly with the curls, then place the tails in a damp, clean kitchen cloth and roll them up tightly to make the potatoes adhere to the lobster. Remove the cloth.
Heat the olive oil in a medium-size saute pan over medium heat. Add the lobster tails and pan-fry until the potato crust is golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels, then season with Essence.
To serve, mound Truffled Mashed Potatoes in the center of 4 serving plates. Place one lobster tail on each plate, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.