Master Chef Lobster Cookoff

CharredApron · Jul 23, 2013

I am competing tomorrow night in a Lobster cookoff and I am grilling lobster tails wrapped in a bacon weave. I ran a test run last night and the results were stellar. I have 45 minutes to complete the cook and I am looking for ideas for a side dish to plate with the lobster roll. I did a risotto last night with it but I don't think I will attempt it tomorrow. Any Ideas? The ingredients cannot be prepared in advance. The other handicap is that all the contestants must share a common grill.

Thanks,

Jed

mobow · Jul 23, 2013

A stuffed grilled tomato might go well.

CharredApron · Jul 23, 2013

mobow said:
A stuffed grilled tomato might go well.

Thats a great possibility! Thanks

Thermal Mass · Jul 23, 2013

Roasted red pepper & corn salsa?

CharredApron · Jul 23, 2013

Thermal Mass said:
Roasted red pepper & corn salsa?

I like your thinking but sharing a grill space might make that a bit of a challenge.

Scottie · Jul 23, 2013

Grill Asparagus.. maybe even wrap it with some prosciutto

Thermal Mass · Jul 23, 2013

Hometruckin said:
I like your thinking but sharing a grill space might make that a bit of a challenge.

Figured soak and start the corn and pepper on the side of the grill out of the the competitors way. You can't really fark either one up. The corn steams in the husk and the pepper skin will be removed.
Quick and easy prep, skin the pepper and dice, shuck and cut the corn, add a squeeze of lime and small dice of cilantro-Done.

Like seeing what other ideas come in.

Best of luck in the comp and take some pics if you can!!:thumb:

CharredApron · Jul 23, 2013

Scottie said:
Grill Asparagus.. maybe even wrap it with some prosciutto

Lots of that was done last year. It's a favorite of mine though, thanks

boogiesnap · Jul 23, 2013

artichoke hearts?

deguerre · Jul 23, 2013

Dude. You've got savory. Grill some fresh pineapple wedges with a bourbon brown sugar glaze to compliment.

Ron_L · Jul 23, 2013

Hometruckin said:
I am competing tomorrow night in a Lobster cookoff and I am grilling lobster tails wrapped in a bacon weave. I ran a test run last night and the results were stellar. I have 45 minutes to complete the cook and I am looking for ideas for a side dish to plate with the lobster roll. I did a risotto last night with it but I don't think I will attempt it tomorrow. Any Ideas? The ingredients cannot be prepared in advance. The other handicap is that all the contestants must share a common grill.

I know this isn't the question, but are you par cooking the bacon? I would think that the lobster would be overcooked by the time the bacon was done.

CharredApron · Jul 23, 2013

Ron_L said:
I know this isn't the question, but are you par cooking the bacon? I would think that the lobster would be overcooked by the time the bacon was done.

Last night I did not. I wrapped the weave and then foiled it over. When the IT on the lobster reached 100 degrees, I unwrapped them and cooked the directly on the flames until the internal temp reach 140 and the the bacon was crisp. Pulled them off and sliced into medalions and served on top of the safron risotto. They were perfect.

Cue's Your Daddy · Jul 23, 2013

Does it have to be a hot side dish. What about some kind of slaw. Would give it a decomposed lobster role type of feel.

boogiesnap · Jul 23, 2013

deguerre said:
Dude. You've got savory. Grill some fresh pineapple wedges with a bourbon brown sugar glaze to compliment.

IMHO. it'd be better to go with more savory for a side, which will then make the natural sweetness of the lobster meat stand out.

CharredApron · Jul 23, 2013

Cue's Your Daddy said:
Does it have to be a hot side dish. What about some kind of slaw. Would give it a decomposed lobster role type of feel.

I suck at slaws, despite many attempts. I need a tried and true recipe. Perhaps with some grilled pineapple

deguerre · Jul 23, 2013

I've got a tried and true recipe that's become a favorite over on the Left coast...

Cast Iron Chef · Jul 23, 2013

Grilled eggplant, some balsamic vinegar and maybe some Romona cheese.

CharredApron · Jul 23, 2013

deguerre said:
I've got a tried and true recipe that's become a favorite over on the Left coast...

Care 2 share?

deguerre · Jul 23, 2013

Do a search here on "Guerry's slaw"...

Oh, OK then.:mrgreen:

Ingredients:One head chopped cabbage - no other vegies!
1/2 cup vinegar
6 tbs sugar
6 tbs EVOO
2 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp dried celery
1 ~ 2 tbs hot sauce to taste . (I've been using Sriracha lately)
Cooking Instructions:Combine vinegar, oil and other ingredients in a sealed jar and give it a vigorous shake. Pour over chopped cabbage and toss. Let sit in fridge for two hours or longer (Overnight if you can resist). Toss again before serving.

This will juice up quite a bit so you can use a slotted spoon to serve if you wish.

Jacked UP BBQ · Jul 23, 2013

Do something light or something like mentioned earlier deconstructed lobster roll. Easting bacon wrapped lobster tail with risotto was probably good, but overwhelming with flavor and fat. Get some acid in the dish somehow, a bright side dish like a slaw would be awesome, with fennel, toasted sesame seeds, etc

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