Lobster with Garlic Tahini Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Buttery lobster served up with Japanese sweet potatoes. Coated with a garlic tahini sauce and served with lemons. A healthier way to enjoy lobster that’s Whole30 compliant!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lobster tails, at room temperature
  • 2 medium (about 3 cups) Japanese sweet potatoes, spiralized
  • 4 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp. grass fed butter, divided
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • Sesame seeds and lemon slices for garnish

How to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to broil. Using a kitchen scissors, cut the shell of the lobster tail down the center and remove.
  2. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet then place one tablespoon of the butter on each tail.
  3. Place in the oven and broil 8-10 minutes until pink.
  4. Next place the coconut oil and minced garlic in a large sauté pan. Cook 2-3 minutes then stir in the tahini and lemon. Whisk together until frothy and smooth.
  5. Add sweet potatoes to the pan and coat with the sauce then cover.
  6. Cook 2-3 minutes covered then remove and transfer to a plate. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top as desired.
  7. Remove the lobster from the oven and plate with the sweet potatoes. Serve with sliced lemons.