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Smoked Green Beans and Lobster Skillet

Bacon-charred green beans with smoked paprika, paired with quick butter-basted lobster, all made in one pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Green Beans
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 2 slices bacon diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Lobster
  • 2 lobster tails 6 to 8 oz each, meat removed and cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving the fat in the pan.
  2. Add green beans to the bacon fat and let sit undisturbed 2 to 3 minutes, then cook 6 to 8 minutes total until charred in spots.
  3. Stir in garlic and smoked paprika, cook 30 seconds. Return bacon, season, and set aside.
  4. Wipe the skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Cook lobster 2 to 3 minutes per side until just opaque.
  5. Add garlic in the last 30 seconds, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  6. Combine lobster and green beans in the pan briefly or plate together. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.