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Best Lobster Dishes and Dinner Ideas
A lobster dish is more than a meal, it's a delicacy. Lobster is not an everyday food, so when you do have it, it should be special.
That’s why we’ve assembled a selection of the best lobster recipes on planet earth for you. From famous lobster dishes to lobster dinner ideas, you will find a mouth-watering meal for your next lobster feast.
Now before you go thinking that lobster is too complicated and time-consuming to prepare, trust us, it’s really not.
So let’s dive into our collection of the best lobster recipes and lobster dinner ideas for you to treat your tastebuds to this year and beyond.
Broiled Lobster with White Wine Bechamel
Doesn’t the name of this lobster dish just get your taste buds tingling?
This tasty dish only takes 20 minutes to prepare and serve for up to three guests.
That’s right, just 20 minutes.
All you need for this famous lobster dish is some lobster, butter, flour, white wine, milk, gruyere plus salt and pepper.
Simply toss the lobster in garlic salt, melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add lobster to hot butter and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly white but not fully cooked through.
Remove lobster from butter and toss crushed garlic. Leave remaining butter in the saucepan for the delicious sauce.
The bechamel sauce takes no time at all to prepare. You then spoon the sauce over your lobster, add breadcrumbs and then cook for another 4-5 minutes. Then voila… one of the best lobster dishes is ready to be devoured.
You can find the full recipe and ingredients HERE.
Summer Lobster Tacos
Now the name says summer but who says you can’t enjoy this delicious lobster dish all year round?
Imagine mixing succulent lobster with sweet mango, add some avocado, fresh cucumber, and a splash of lime. Sounds absolutely delectable and it's super easy to make.
This lobster dinner idea only takes 25 minutes to create and serves four very lucky dinner guests.
Get the full recipe and all the info you need HERE.
Classic Lobster Salad
Things become classics for a reason because they are memorable for always being good.
The classic lobster salad is one of the best lobster dishes ever created in human history.
It’s simple, easy to cook, yet delicious.
Steam or boil your lobster then place it over lettuce, add some tomatoes, cucumber, or avocado, the world is your oyster lobster.
Check out the entire recipe HERE.
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
How do you make an old American favorite even better? Well, you add some lobster to it of course.
This dish is easy, tasty, and will fill up the hungriest family member or friend. You can add as much lobster to your “mac and cheese” as you desire. That’s what makes this lobster dinner idea so damn good!
If you feel daring, why not add some other seafood to your delicious new concoction.
Get the full recipe HERE.
Lobster Risotto
How does a creamy lobster risotto sound? Yum? We thought so.
This recipe serves up to six people and is a straightforward dish to create. Heat chicken stock, add rice, a little wine, mascarpone, and cook until it's nice and creamy. Garnish with sorrel and lemon zest.
You can find the full recipe and ingredients HERE.
Grilled Lobster Tails
This lobster dish is for the most novice of chefs. No previous lobster grilling experience is needed.
Defrost your frozen lobster tails before you begin cooking. You can use butter or olive oil, whichever you prefer.
Simply marinate the lobster tails with lemon juice, dill, and salt. Place them on your grill and wait for them to cook right through. Serve them with a dipping sauce on the side.
Discover all the tips and tricks for this recipe HERE.
Lobster-Shrimp Cakes
Lobster is great on its own but it can be even better when paired with other seafood.
This recipe can be used as appetizers for your next dinner soiree or as entrees.
Start by making a lemon aioli then boil the shrimp and lobster meat separately. Once cooked, dice both the lobster and shrimp then create the patties by adding eggs, panko, salt, black pepper, and lemon aioli.
Shape the mixture into patties then heat over a hot flame for a few minutes.
You can find the full recipe and ingredients HERE.
Lobster Stew
Stew doesn’t need to be boring or just include tough meat. Experience a lobster stew that will keep you nice and warm and content during the colder nights.
All you need is some lobster, butter, cream, black pepper, and some crusty bread to soak up the leftovers on your plate.
Check out the full delicious lobster recipe HERE.
Lobster Cantonese
It’s time to get exotic with your favorite seafood. This is one of the best lobster recipes you’ve probably never heard of.
If you like salty, spicy, and different, then this lobster dish is for you. Lobster Cantonese is a delightful shock for your taste buds.
It can be served over white rice, cooked with pork, spices and its savory sauce is the perfect combination for an amazing meal.
Get the full recipe and ingredients HERE.
Lobster Pizza
Take everyone’s favorite food, pizza, and add the seafood delicacy and you've got one of the best lobster recipes ever made.
Some believe that pineapple should not be on pizza but lobster is A-OK. This pizza creation can be made with fresh or leftover lobster meat or tails.
Like any pizza, you can add whatever topics you desire but this recipe will offer you some great ideas.
Discover the mouth-watering recipe HERE.
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