Cannabis-Infused "Ultimate Feast" Red Lobster Knockoff with Infused Garlic Butter & Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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Cannabis-Infused "Ultimate Feast" Red Lobster Knockoff with Infused Garlic Butter & Cheddar Bay Biscuits
A Note on Dosing: This recipe makes 2 massive Ultimate Feasts. We calculate based on a 15% THC flower. You must calculate your own dose based on your cannabis potency. This is a macro dose for experienced consumers. Know your tolerance. Start with half a feast.
Approximate Dose (using 3g of 15% THC flower): ~112mg THC per feast (split between garlic butter and biscuit butter). This is an extremely high dose. Adjust your cannabis amount to 1g for a more moderate 37mg per feast, 1.5g for ~55mg, or 2g for ~75mg.
Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Choose a Myrcene and Caryophyllene-dominant strain. Myrcene's earthy, herbal notes will complement the rich seafood and drawn butter, while Caryophyllene's peppery spice will amplify the garlic in the biscuits and the Old Bay seasoning. This combination creates a deeply grounding, full-body experience perfect for a seafood feast .
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Step 1: The Cannabis-Infused Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
· 2 grams cannabis flower (for the garlic butter)
· 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
· 4 cloves garlic, smashed
· 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
· 1 teaspoon lemon zest
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
Decarboxylation Method (for both infusions):
1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
2. Finely grind both cannabis amounts (2g for garlic butter, 1g for biscuit butter) separately and spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. Cool completely.
Infusion Method:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over the lowest possible heat.
2. Add the decarboxylated cannabis (2g), smashed garlic, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, and salt.
3. Steep for 2 hours, maintaining temperature below 180°F (82°C). Do not simmer.
4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a glass jar or squeeze bottle. Press gently. Discard solids.
5. This is your Cannabis-Infused Garlic Butter. It will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
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Step 2: The Cannabis-Infused Cheddar Bay Biscuit Butter
Ingredients:
· 1 gram cannabis flower (for the biscuit butter)
· 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
· 2 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
Infusion Method:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over the lowest possible heat.
2. Add the decarboxylated cannabis (1g). Steep for 30 minutes, maintaining temperature below 180°F (82°C).
3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a small bowl. Press gently. Discard solids.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
5. This is your Cannabis-Infused Cheddar Bay Biscuit Butter. Keep warm for brushing on biscuits.
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Step 3: The Cheddar Bay Biscuits
For the Biscuits:
· 2 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 tablespoon baking powder
· 1 tablespoon sugar
· 2 teaspoons garlic powder
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
· 1 cup whole milk
· 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
· Your Cannabis-Infused Cheddar Bay Biscuit Butter
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper .
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Add milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix .
6. Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet (about 8-10 biscuits).
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown .
8. Immediately upon removing from oven, brush generously with Cannabis-Infused Cheddar Bay Biscuit Butter.
9. Keep warm.
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Step 4: The Ultimate Feast Assembly
For the Seafood:
· 2 Maine lobster tails (6-8 oz each)
· 12 large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined
· 8 oz snow crab legs
· 2 ears corn on the cob, halved
· 1 lb red potatoes, halved
· Old Bay seasoning
· Salt
For the Sides:
· Your Cannabis-Infused Garlic Butter, warmed
· Cocktail sauce
· Lemon wedges
· Extra Old Bay seasoning
Equipment:
· Large stockpot with steamer basket
· Medium saucepan
· Seafood crackers and picks
Method:
1. Steam the Potatoes and Corn:
· Fill a large stockpot with 2 inches of water. Add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning to the water.
· Bring to a boil. Place the halved red potatoes in a steamer basket over the boiling water.
· Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
· Add the corn halves to the steamer basket with the potatoes. Steam for another 5-7 minutes until potatoes are tender.
· Remove and keep warm.
2. Steam the Seafood:
· Return the water to a boil, adding more water if needed.
· Place the lobster tails in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 8-10 minutes until shells are bright red and meat is opaque.
· Remove lobster tails and keep warm.
· Add the shrimp and snow crab legs to the steamer basket. Steam for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
· Remove and keep warm.
3. Assemble the Ultimate Feast:
· On two large platters or plates, arrange the following:
· One lobster tail per person
· 6 shrimp per person
· 4 oz snow crab legs per person
· One ear of corn (halved) per person
· Several red potato halves per person
· Sprinkle everything generously with Old Bay seasoning.
4. Serve:
· Serve immediately with generous ramekins of Cannabis-Infused Garlic Butter for dipping.
· Add cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and the warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits on the side.
· Provide seafood crackers, picks, and lots of napkins.
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The Red Lobster "Ultimate Feast" Explained:
The Ultimate Feast is Red Lobster's signature combination platter—a Maine lobster tail, steamed shrimp, snow crab legs, corn on the cob, and red potatoes, all served with drawn butter and Cheddar Bay Biscuits. It's the ultimate seafood indulgence .
The Cheddar Bay Biscuits are legendary—soft, cheesy, garlicky, and brushed with butter. They have achieved cult status and are the primary reason many people visit Red Lobster .
The drawn butter is essential for dipping the seafood. By infusing that butter with cannabis, every bite becomes an elevated experience.
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Safety, Dosing & Storage
CRITICAL NOTES:
⚠️ EXTREME MACRO DOSE WARNING: This recipe as written contains approximately 112mg THC per feast (assuming 3g total of 15% flower, split between garlic butter and biscuit butter, divided evenly between 2 feasts). This is an extremely potent dose intended only for experienced consumers with very high tolerance.
⚠️ DOUBLE INFUSION: Both the seafood dipping butter and the biscuit butter are infused. Every bite contains cannabis.
⚠️ REDUCE YOUR CANNABIS: For a more reasonable experience, use 1g total (37mg per feast), 1.5g (55mg), or 2g (75mg).
⚠️ LABEL LEFTOVERS: Mark any leftover butters "CANNABIS-INFUSED - HIGH DOSE."
⚠️ SEAFOOD SAFETY: Ensure all seafood is cooked to proper temperatures. Lobster should reach 140°F internal, shrimp should be opaque and pink.
⚠️ DO NOT DRIVE. You will be in a seafood coma.
Storage:
· Infused garlic butter: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks
· Infused biscuit butter: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks
· Cheddar Bay Biscuits: Store in airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in oven.
· Cooked seafood: Refrigerate up to 2 days. Best eaten immediately.