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 Keeping My Mind. I’ve been out at sea for the past 15 years now; it’s all I do. I wait for the tide to rise high enough to get the boat out of the Scottish harbour, travel five miles out into the North Sea (the most treacherous sea in the world), and then drop my anchor and grab about three hours of sleep. Of course, I check the weather beforehand, and as much as I try to be careful, the weather can change on a whim. I wish I didn’t have to sleep, but everyone knows that’s impossible. It can be even more dangerous when you’re asleep, not just because the weather can change suddenly, but also because fishing trawlers have a nasty habit of catching fire. There’s a mountain of electrical cabling mixed with a fuel tank containing 2000 litres of diesel, plus other hazards that I won’t bore you with being on board. This is a video I took not long ago, it was of a trawler on fire close to me. So yes, it is the most dangerous job in the world, just one wrong step and it's game over! Yet,...
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Butter Poached Lobster with Sweet Corn, Miso & Crispy Breadcrumbs *North Sea Recipe*

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Rich, sweet and deeply savoury, an unexpected lobster dish that delivers pure luxury

This dish takes lobster somewhere new. The meat is gently butter poached to keep it tender and sweet, then paired with miso laced corn for umami depth and finished with golden, crispy breadcrumbs for texture. It’s indulgent, surprising, and far from the usual thermidor or linguine.


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✅ Why This Recipe Is Special

  • Butter poaching keeps lobster silky and succulent

  • Sweetcorn enhances the natural sweetness

  • White miso adds a subtle savoury richness

  • Crispy breadcrumbs give contrast and crunch

  • Restaurant level but achievable at home

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Lobster

  • 2 lobster tails (or whole cooked lobster, meat removed)

  • 120g unsalted butter

  • Black pepper

For the Sweet Corn Miso Base

  • 2 corn cobs, kernels removed (or good-quality tinned corn)

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp white miso paste

  • Splash of cream or milk

For the Crispy Breadcrumbs

  • 40g breadcrumbs

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Pinch of salt

To Finish

  • Chives or parsley, finely chopped

  • Lemon wedges

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Make the crispy breadcrumbs

Melt butter in a pan, add breadcrumbs and salt, and fry until golden and crisp. Set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the corn base

  1. Melt butter in the same pan.

  2. Add corn and cook for 3–4 minutes until glossy.

  3. Stir in miso and a small splash of cream.

  4. Warm gently and season lightly.

3️⃣ Butter-poach the lobster

  1. Melt butter over very low heat - it should never bubble.

  2. Add lobster meat and gently poach for 5–6 minutes until just cooked.

  3. Season with black pepper.

4️⃣ Serve

Spoon the miso corn onto plates, top with lobster, scatter over crispy breadcrumbs and finish with herbs and lemon.

🍽️ What to Serve With

  • Crusty sourdough

  • Simple green salad

  • A chilled white Burgundy or Champagne

⭐ Chef’s Notes

  • Keep the butter heat low - bubbling will toughen the lobster.

  • White miso is key for subtlety; avoid darker miso.

  • This dish also works beautifully as a starter.


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