Lobster with Chickpea, Coriander and Olive Oil Sauce

This hummus-like sauce is related in concept to the lentil dhal that partners mackerel in an earlier recipe. The sauce’s subdued spiciness contrasts well with the sweetness in the lobster and, though the presentation is simple, care has to be taken at every stage for the dish to reach its full potential.

Lobster loses its sweetness if refrigerated for any length of time after cooking – that’s why cold lobster is so regularly a disappointment – so this dish must be cooked and eaten t