When it comes to indulgent seafood, lobster is the first thing that comes to mind. The sweet, juicy meat is the stuff of fine dining dreams. Perhaps you’ve only ever enjoyed lobster on special occasions at fancy restaurants, but the truth is that making lobster at home is surprisingly simple and affordable. We’ve gathered seven amazing lobster recipes – from appetizers to mains – that will transport you straight to a seaside bistro. So roll up your sleeves, grab your apron, and get ready to cook up a storm!
1. Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
There’s nothing quite like fresh lobster tails dripping in garlic butter. This delicious dish is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for a special occasion.
To start,
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add finely chopped garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a minute until fragrant.
- Place lobster tails in a baking dish. Brush garlic butter over the meat.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the meat is opaque and firm.
- Brush with remaining garlic butter and garnish with parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges, coleslaw, and crusty bread to soak the flavorful juices.
2. Lobster Ravioli With Butter Sauce
The combination of creamy lobster ravioli with a bright lemon butter sauce is a match made in culinary heaven. This lobster ravioli sauce recipe is incredibly easy to follow, and the resulting sauce adds a delightful citrus flavor that helps to cut through the richness of the pasta and seafood.
Here’s a simple guide to making this delicious lobster ravioli dish:
- Cook the lobster ravioli according to the package instructions.
- While the ravioli is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Be careful not to brown the butter.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. The lemon butter sauce should have a bright and tangy flavor.
- Once the ravioli is cooked, drain it and pour the lemon butter sauce over it.
- Garnish with parsley.
3. Lobster Bisque
Nothing beats a steaming bowl of lobster bisque on a chilly day. To make this classic creamy soup,
- Simmer lobster shells in stock to create a rich seafood broth.
- Sauté aromatics. Add tomatoes, sherry, and broth. Simmer until flavors blend.
- Strain out shells and aromatics. Puree tomatoes to thicken the broth.
- Slowly whisk in cream and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir in butter for extra decadence.
- Add cooked lobster meat, chopped chives, or a swirl of cream before serving for garnish.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the creamy broth.
4. Green Curry Lobster Stew
This green curry lobster stew blends aromatic Thai spices with creamy coconut milk for a savory dish that will impress your dinner guests.
To prepare this dish,
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook until the tails are bright red. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Heat the olive oil, Add the shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the green curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then Whisk in the coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the bell peppers and snap peas and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes
- Twist the lobster tails, claws, and legs from the bodies. Crack the claws and tails and remove the meat. Add the lobster meat to the stew and cook until heated, about 2 minutes more, then garnish.
5. Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is the ultimate indulgence for any seafood lover. This lavish gratinée dish originated in Paris in the 1890s and has been ideal for a special occasion.
- Cook two live lobsters in salted boiling water for 8-12 minutes. Let cool, remove meat, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté shallots and mushrooms in butter until softened. Add white wine and cream and let simmer until the mixture has thickened. Season it with lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the lobster meat.
- Fill the lobster shells with the creamy lobster mixture. Top it with breadcrumbs or grated cheese and broil in the oven until bubbly.
- Serve the dish with a crisp green salad and buttery mashed potatoes.
6. Lobster Gnudi
Lobster gnudi are delicious dumplings made from ricotta and lobster meat. The gnudi melts in your mouth, bursting with sweet lobster flavor in every bite.
To make this dish:
- Combine ricotta, cooked lobster meat, parmesan, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Roll mixture into balls and place on floured baking sheet.
- Boil gnudi in salted water until they float to the top, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add sage leaves, and cook until browned and nutty.
- Toss gnudi in brown butter sauce and garnish with lemon zest, parmesan, parsley, or breadcrumbs.
7. Lobster Risotto
Lobster risotto is a luxurious dish that is sure to impress. Arborio rice is simmered in a rich seafood broth until creamy, then folded with sweet lobster meat and Parmesan cheese.
To make it,
- Cook two live lobsters by placing them in the freezer for 30 minutes to sedate them, then boiling them in salted water until the lobster meat is opaque and firm, which should take around 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the meat and save the shells and any leftover liquid to make the seafood broth.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed.
- Add 1 cup of broth and stir frequently until absorbed.
- Add broth 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and tender. This should take around 15-20 minutes in total.
- Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, lobster, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Conclusion
Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence with one of these mouthwatering lobster recipes. Whether you want to impress guests at your next dinner party or want an excuse to unwind with an extra special meal, lobster is always a good idea. Now that you have some inspiration from these recipes, get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you for the flavor explosion from the sweet lobster meat paired with herbs, spices, and other savory ingredients.
2 Shares
