Discover the marvel of Vegan Lobster crafted from tender Heart of Palm, infused with a delectable garlic butter sauce. With just 7 simple ingredients and a mere 10 minutes of your time, you can indulge in this gourmet delight that’s both compassionate and bursting with flavor. What sets this recipe apart is its effortless preparation and astounding resemblance to traditional lobster, making it a must-try for vegans and seafood lovers alike. Rest assured, my detailed instructions will guide you through each step seamlessly, ensuring a flawless execution that will leave you craving more.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cans (398ml / 14oz each) hearts of palm, drained and cut into large chunks
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the hearts of palm into large chunks, varying the shapes to mimic the appearance of lobster pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the vegan butter and minced garlic. Microwave in 20-second intervals until melted. Pour half of the melted garlic butter into a large frying pan, and add two tablespoons of water to the pan with the butter. Reserve the remaining half of melted garlic butter in a separate dish, then mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to create a dipping sauce. Set aside for later use.
- Heat the pan with the butter and water mixture, then add the chunks of heart of palm. Simmer gently for approximately 5 minutes until the heart of palm is heated through.
- Sprinkle the paprika and salt over the heart of palm, gently stirring to incorporate the seasonings. For added visual appeal, partially mix in the paprika, allowing some pieces to have more seasoning than others, resembling the appearance of lobster.
- Serve the garlic butter-infused heart of palm hot, accompanied by the lemon butter dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for an extra touch of flavor.
How to Serve
Enjoy the tantalizing Vegan Lobster by savoring each succulent bite of garlic-infused heart of palm, complemented by the rich lemon butter dip and garnishes.
Servings
4 servings
Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 334kcal
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 287mg
- Potassium: 3604mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 34g
- Vitamin A: 927IU
- Vitamin C: 18mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 3mg
