Serves 6

These lobster tails are simply the best. The sweet lobster meat is lightly perfumed with a lemony, smoky aroma — and that's it! No masking what Mother Nature did such a great job creating.

Thai-Flavored Green Beans

2 pounds French or regular green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 rounded tablespoon shrimp paste

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 teaspoons minced garlic

½ cup chopped cilantro

  1. In a pot large enough to hold all of the beans, steam them until tender-crisp.
  2. Drain the beans, reserving cooking liquid. Cover the beans with foil to keep warm.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the shrimp paste and vegetable oil.
  4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until golden. Stir in the shrimp paste mixture and 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking liquid.
  5. Add the reserved green beans, stirring to coat. Cook until heated through.
  6. 6. Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the cilantro.