Ingredients

  • 4 large ears corn
  • 1 2-pound lobster, steamed and shelled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups shelled lima beans
  • ¼ cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      421 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 48 grams protein; 288 milligrams cholesterol; 1375 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Four appetizer servings

Preparation

  1. Grill the corn over hot coals until charred, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Husk. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off the cob. Set aside. Cut the lobster claws in half lengthwise. Cut the tail into 8 pieces crosswise. Set both aside.
  2. Combine the olive oil, lima beans and grilled corn in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the lima beans are tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Divide the ragout between 4 bowls. Garnish each with 2 pieces of lobster tail and half a claw.

40 minutes

Dining and Cooking