Fresh lobster with saffron rice | Perfect date night meal

This week we’re going to make a boujee date night meal - lobster with saffron rice cooking in an outdoor pizza oven. Now, if you don’t have a pizza oven, you can also cook this in the oven - at hot as it will go! Check out the recipe below, follow along and make this for the next special occasion!
Gronda app: gronda.app.lin...
FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: [ / andyhearnden ]( / andyhearnden )
TikTok: [ / andy_cooks ]( / andy_cooks )
Facebook: [ / andy.h.cooks ]( / andy.h.cooks )
Snapchat: @andy.cooks
Website with all my recipes: It’s coming!
Recipe
Ingredients saffron rice
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 200ml of chicken stock (I know I said 350 in the video but I didn't use it all)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 shallots, finely diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 200mg saffron
- 3 tbsp boiling water
method
1. Start by washing your rice under cold water until the water starts to run clearer. Cover the rice with fresh water and leave to soak for 20 minutes to 6 hours.
2. Drain the soaked rice off. In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch your rice for 3-4 minutes or just until it starts to cook, you do not want to cook the rice completely at this point.
3. After this, drain the rice.
4. In a large heavy-based pot you have the lid for, heat up your olive oil and sweat off your shallots with a little bit of salt, be careful not to get colour - you just want them to go translucent.
5. In a mortar and pestle, grind your saffron with some rock salt to a powder and add the boiling water. Stir this into your warm chicken stock.
6. Add the rice to the shallots and stir through. Level out the rice and place 5 -7 holes almost to the bottom to let steam escape.
7. Add 3 knobs of butter to the pot and the chicken stock.
8. Cover with a lid that's wrapped in a tea towel and cook on medium-low heat for 25 minutes.
9. After the 25 minutes, turn the heat off but don't lift the lid just yet, let the rice rest for 15 more minutes.
Lobster
- One raw lobster
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 3 tbsp butter
1. Start by cutting your lobster in half right down the middle, if your lobster is still alive make sure you place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour before to make him go 'nie nies'.
2. Preheat your pizza oven to 400°c (if you don't have a pizza oven turn your oven on to full and preheat for at least 30 minutes).
3. Place your split lobster on a tray that's suitable for the pizza oven or normal oven, and evenly spread over the butter followed by the lemon zest, grated garlic and celery salt.
4. Put in the oven for 10-12 minutes turning halfway, you really want to make sure you don't overcook the lobster as they can dry out quickly.
5. Serve the saffron rice in the dish that you cooked the lobster in and garnish with some fresh herbs, lemon and roasted tomatoes. Enjoy!

[@andrewhaymaker6147]

Love that he waits for his wife not to be there for a video titled “the perfect date night meal”

[@RadDadisRad]

We all know how it ends 😂

[@RadDadisRad]

Nobody wants to film when you’re practicing your mating ritual

[@TriforceofJacob]

@@RadDadisRad ok weird

[@RadDadisRad]

@@TriforceofJacob but true

[@123Coletonp]

He misses her is all

[@AlexFirsikoff]

I'm really glad you got a sponsorship. Hopefully this will give you even more time for the awesome content!☺️👍🏻

[@andy_cooks]

I hope so too!

[@elrey8876]

I agree, but for a second there I thought you were saying Grindr and I spat my Red Bull

[@salayna]

@@andy_cooks can you please do some of the recipes that you do shorts on.

[@auroranorth6655]

I was excited too. So happy to be here on this journey.

[@dennisfalzon8946]

​@andy_cooks Hi Andy! I'm an avid follower of your videos. Can the rice for this recipe be cooked like a risotto?

[@Twenty_Zero_One]

I really appreciate you advising us what we can substitute things with. Premium ingredients are particularly expensive in today's economical climate, but that doesn't mean you can't make good food! Thanks so much for this lovely content!

[@Three-Trece3]

One of the best things you do is realize the pricing in these high dining meals and how COL is nowadays and what to replace with based on price not availability, true hero

[@imiddleb]

That's exactly what I came here to say. Thanks for being conscientious about that. Not everyone can afford the best ingredients and it's refreshing to see a chef addressing this head on without using sensationalized titles for the videos. Bravo!

[@b_hazard]

I hope these longer vids can take off for you. I know shorts are good for the algorithm, and you're killing it there, but longer videos have alway been my preference on youtube

[@andy_cooks]

🙏

[@fortnitefury4366]

I just found Andy’s channel, and I have to say wow this guy is amazing. I love how down to earth he seems to be and he is very thorough with his recipe techniques and quantities. Keep up the good work Andy and I’ll try this recipe soon. Cheers!

[@andy_cooks]

Thank you!

[@Lee-in-oz]

I can't stand seafood, however I wanted to watch this for the technique. Wasn't disappointed to see that this recipe works for chicken. Thanks Chef.

[@shelley5365]

What a gorgeous, luxurious dish for a special occasion or date night. Love your instructions for basmati rice... I have never soaked rice or used a tea towel under the lid, but your fluffy rice is a goal..

[@andy_cooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bqor644]

great recipe and thank you for Grindr for the sponsor

[@thalmayba2979]

Thanks!

[@thalmayba2979]

I love this rice more than any food. Thanks for the how to

[@MrHell336]

Honest, down to earth and humble 10/10 person

[@andy_cooks]

Your so kind!

[@drive6816]

I have never like Andy food until recently, now i make his recipes once a week.

[@xxtantalusxx07]

I am so glad I stumbled across your channel one day. I am still very much a novice in the kitchen but you have given me the confidence to try new dishes and to expand on the ones that I know! The wife is also quite thankful ;) Cheers!

[@andy_cooks]

Thanks! and happy cooking!

[@RecksanYT]

Discovered you through YT shorts and now I can't get enough of your videos! There is just something different about your cooking videos, maybe the calm and informative style. Huge inspiration, if I could go back in time I would've loved to become a chef but I have to settle for cooking at home 😁. Keep up the awesome work!

[@danielpowers5946]

Love your content mate! Thanks

[@jmac7089]

Wow, that lobster looks incredible, a little different from the Maine lobster I am used to seeing! Your videos are awesome and your passion for food really comes through. Too bad Babe missed out on this great meal, lol!!

[@qweenp6360]

Love that you're aware of the fact not everyone can afford Lobster at the moment. Yet you made sure to include other options.🙌

[@mattemeny2606]

Mate, I LOVE your channel. It is the best cooking channel out there. Thankyou so much for your content. Just brilliant!

[@AkHafiz]

I think you are one of the most talented chefs in the KZbin arena.

[@belinabergendahl4665]

Andy, you made me salivate from that great lobster over saffron rice! I'll try that next time! Best and God bless!

[@mtnmagic1998]

That is one BEAUTIFUL meal! I love lobster any way it's prepared!

[@andy_cooks]

So good!

[@jeanpierre.durrant]

Excellent! You are living the dream!! 😋😋👍🏾

[@kikicooper7989]

Hey! I'm a new follower happened to be on fb reels and came across your videos same with tiktok now I'm following and subscribed to everything love your videos 🙌🙌 as a home chef trying to venture out you inspire me

[@JooDuVlog]

Full watching from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭 🇵🇭 God bless you.

[@lorinsmith9898]

What a video. Made me so hungry at 6am UK time. Would love a history video of where you’ve worked Andy across the globe.

[@marcichaparro1623]

Youre an amazing chef..thanks for the vids!

[@nectarcollect]

I just realized you have full videos lol I thought all you had were shorts! That's awesome!

[@prof2yousmithe444]

Wow! Just wow!!!!

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

Respect to you for being so conscientious of the cost of the ingredients

[@10rgv]

Mouth was watering watching this one. Being a diver I get sick of crayfish and fell in love with saffron rice when travelling through Iran. Will definitely be trying this one.

[@drunken-king6486]

Andy i love your content like this aswell besides the shorts your doing. Thank you really its just so awesome what you cook i can agree i tryd it. ;)

[@piner7352]

This is great! Thanks chef!

[@windferna8840]

Amazing, will try this dish

[@locke2517]

I really like the way you say basamati (bass-mah-tea) Very satisfying

[@isafamilla1285]

Merci Andy d avoir sublimer ce Homard, ca sera notre repas de Reveillon cette Année, que Dieu te garde dans son infini bonté avec Cathleen

[@jackhollingsworth2416]

Amazing work!

[@andy_cooks]

Thanks a lot!

[@Halcyon1916]

Loving these vids Andy, keep up the great work chief

[@IndependentOffGridRetreat]

Your videos get me excited on a whole nother level for awesome cooking. Appreciate you Andy fantastic work. "Let's get stuck in" 🤘

[@kozenfarm]

Master Chef - Master Class! I learned so much - thank you

[@andy_cooks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Nathaniels_kitchen]

Love your channel! Keep up the amazing work!

[@Uid767]

You're so cool and chill man that's awesome, love how you included other options for those who can't afford expensive ingredients.

[@miriamhausman2287]

I absolute love your show. Your lady is so lucky to have you ☺️

[@andy_cooks]

Thank you so much!

[@Tigger5881]

And he's lucky to have her!

[@Brandon47]

Awesome job !!

[@zmonsterk]

Hi Andy as a spearfisher I catch a fair bit of lobster (mostly easterns or what is called packhorse in NZ) so I am always glad to get new a recipe. I’ve only recently started to follow but really have been enjoying your channel. 😊

[@sbblmb]

Quickly became one of my Top 3 KZbin food channels. You're a relatable professional, if I'm ever in your neck of the woods in the world, I'll stop by 🤣

[@andy_cooks]

Thanks !

[@jedrulaaa3295]

And this chill lofi hip hop in the background... dude that's just perfect cooking video right there

[@hamish738]

Great videos mate love your work! Keep it up legend 🤙

[@andy_cooks]

Thanks a ton!

[@TheDarylpaullee]

imma actually be curious, how many people are gonna cut themselves prepping a cray from this video. that lobster insertion by andy should definitely not be underestimated.

[@CreeperChain]

Onya bloke, quality vids keep it up🤙

[@kelynmyers]

Brilliant!

[@jasN86]

Great episode! Definitely adding it to my 'to make' list!

[@martyluterman965]

Andy unfortunately I do not eat any sea food or fish. That being said I can still appreciate the art work of a dish this video showed you prepare! Another phenomenal video mate please keep up the outstanding work. Now for my request, Can you PLEASE make Potato Soup?? I ask every time and I’m hopping eventually you’ll grant my wish!! lol

[@ThisIsNeccessary]

The ingredients are expensive, but people will spend the same amount for a sub-par sit down at a chain restaurant. Priorities!

[@The__BLOCKSTAR]

what a awesome video, looks delicious!

[@VGJunky]

*chefs kiss* I am inspired by your videos!

[@happytrails5671]

You’re a legend Andy! Hoping to try this one out soon :)

[@NachoKehlar]

Clicked sooooo fast for this one. Looking forward to this!

[@kael4319]

My favorite chef ever

[@tam1729]

Hi Andy. Food looks great 👍🏾

[@andy_cooks]

Thank you 😋

[@drumnchris]

This looks amazing, and I will have to try the celery salt with my seafood. I would love to see you do a coconut lobster curry!

[@TS-hn2us]

The cruncly layer at the bottom of well flavoured steamed rice is where its at.

[@debscharles4674]

That was a great way to cook the rice, I've learnt something new. I never usually soak the rice but I do par cook it. Well, I boil for about 5-6 minutes. Rinse in cold water until clear, then cook on high to get a rapid boil. Then on low for remaining time. Complicated huh 😆 trying your saffron rice next wk 🙏

[@elrey8876]

That was great to learn. Up till now, I've been adding the saffron (stems and steeped liquid) to the rice in the rice cooker, and it seems to make the rice go a bit soft or mushy. So combining with the saffron stock afterward is something I'm going to try for sure.

[@angelmendible]

Can you make any dish from trinidad and tobago please I'm an offshore chef and I totally respect you sir I love the idea you always cook for the wife I also do the same

[@alexiszamora9527]

Looks delicious! You're an amazing chef

[@Surly1966]

Mmmmmm made it loved it!!!!

[@ais8186]

LOVE HIM. and his partner lol. this is such a good channel.

[@CS-jo4qy]

That is incredible

[@infotalisman3112]

Sweet Lord of Lobster 🦞 that looks so good...

[@Litespeed33]

One of my favorite things about cooking is that I still learn something new every day.

[@knowideer3391]

God damn it. I'm basically drooling at the end of the vid. Now I'm hungry

[@kontraksionista]

Chef request Italian arancine with veggies and meat filling please 😋

[@pennywest-hagan7524]

Beautiful meal!

[@kateh7406]

You are fantastic, Chef! Going to ask again - every day until I get it made - Korean Beef Bulgogi bowl for Kate, please Chef!

[@gojorokugan]

Woohoo first! Love the content brother! Keep it coming

[@SufyanKhan-cy9tg]

I love all your videos..

[@jaredvennett4036]

I loved this guy ever since he started cooking instead of writing Game of Thrones show.

[@daddydavo8357]

Im glad Andy put the sponsor logo up...I thought he said Grindr 1st time around hahah

[@efmedia9548]

Magic 🤩🤩

[@lorrainyhippohernandez4796]

Golden saffron isn’t bad at all and it’s the most affordable!

[@reedtower]

Thanks Andy for telling people about cheaper options. With the worlds economics in a downturn. People see some these KZbin chefs making expensive food options need to follow the example. Thank you good sir !

[@andy_cooks]

Very true! thanks

[@THISISYOURFAULTBRO]

"and the best part " i thought you where gonna say there's enough to share LOL 😁

[@lisabinder7189]

Love your videos! May I ask that you make Coq Au Van or maybe chicken picatta with pasta?

[@GrondaForChefs]

Awesome work 🔥🔥

[@gillianhayes481]

Absolutely fantastic carnt tell you how much I love lobster carnt afford it but I love it Ime obsessed with Andy’s cooking and the amazing creations he nails every time…he’s absolutely fabulous…..

[@JayyBee5557]

Looking good Andy looking good 👍🏽

[@andy_cooks]

Thanks 👍

[@ikubaruraiza]

“BABE, WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR DINNER?” Legendary

[@gingersnapsbc]

I don’t love lobster…but I’ve never had it this way! Definitely going to try

[@Magaadrian2]

I can find you on Gronda by the way great job

[@pippacarron1861]

Fabulous! Date night with yourself LOL!

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

Persian rice always steals the show.

[@duongauq3497]

Watched this at 3am and I thought i been watching Haisenberg's cooking show lol

[@phyllispeterson2470]

I from Maine USA , the right time of year they can be around 6.99 lb . Haven't had saffron rice so long. This is on the list for sure. I think a Maine Lobster is perfect ✌

[@ReVillionDeValBorRi]

love it

[@mark7799]

Looks really good and delicious Chef Andy. I wanna try making it but it's not a cheap recipe.

[@lachlanswinbourne6459]

Just awesome Andy, thanks mate...so beautiful

[@andy_cooks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ezatron9766]

Looks incredible

[@samanthabeattie2187]

I LOVE LOBSTER ...SOMETIMES...BUT I LOVE SINGLEHOOD TOO ITS A FINE PLACE TO B IN LIFE WE MEET SO MANY PEOPLE AND ITS FUN.

[@rosswhite5558]

That looks absolutely divine! Notva fan of seafood, but would make an exception for that.

[@hazelem1266]

You should try the South African saffron rice version. Love this video.

[@jwpatty]

Andy love your cooking! How about pheasant cacciatore