Air Fried Lobster Tails

Ingredients

3-4 6oz lobster tails
3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Prepare butter mixture by combining butter, garlic, salt, chives, and lemon juice.
Butterfly lobster tails by cutting through the shell, removing the meat, and resting it on top of the shell.

Place in Air Fryer basket and spread half the butter over top of lobster meat. Close the Air Fryer basket and cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
Open the Air fryer basket and spread the remaining butter on top, cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

8 ounces short pasta
Extra virgin olive oil
½ of a small onion diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
15-ounce jar of roasted red pepper strips drained
1 cup prepared marinara sauce

½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Directions

For the sauce: heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat until just shimmering. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the roasted peppers. Marinara sauce, oregano, paprika, and a big pinch of salt and pepper, Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and season generously with kosher salt. Add the pasta and bring back to boil. Stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked to al dente according to package instructions, about 9 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Mix well and add some of the pasta water to blend the sauce. Serve with the lobster.

Caesar Salad

2 servings

Ingredients
1/2 head Romaine lettuce, washed and finely chopped
1 cup croutons, see recipe below
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper for garnish

Dressing
1 anchovy, finely chopped or use anchovy paste
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise made with olive oil, if available
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Add the anchovy, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to a bowl and whisk together.
Gradually whisk in the 1/4 cup of olive oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
Place the chopped lettuce in a bowl and toss it with the dressing, and croutons. Top the salad with extra cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Croutons

Ingredients

2 cups cubed bread
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl combine the bread cubes and olive oil. Toss well to coat.
Pour the bread cubes onto a baking sheet. Spread them into a single layer. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every five minutes to prevent burning. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

Posted by Jovina Coughlin in air fryer, Healthy Italian Cooking, lobster, Pasta, roasted red pepper, Salad, Salad Dressing