Whole30 Lobster Basil Cilantro Pesto

Buttery lobster baked with an herby pesto sauce. An easy, Whole30 recipe that takes traditional lobster up a notch!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 packaged lobster, thawed
• 2 tbsp. ghee
• 2 cups basil leaves
• 2 cups cilantro
• ¼ cup avocado oil
• ½ cup cashews
• Salt to taste

How to Make It

1. Preheat the broiler to high.
2. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and carefully cut the shell of the lobster down the middle lengthwise. Pull shells apart and discard.
3. Add the ghee to the lobster flesh.
4. To a blender, add the basil leaves, cilantro, avocado oil and cashews. Blend until smooth.
5. Top 1 large tablespoon of the pesto over each lobster tail.
6. Broil 8-10 minutes until lobster is opaque.
7. Serve immediately with additional pesto sauce!