If you’re looking for some great Lobster Recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Lobster is such a versatile seafood, with its mild, yet sweet flavor.
We’ve compiled this great collection of recipes, so you never have to think “what to cook with lobster?” again.
From simple light dishes, to soups and appetizers, pastas and more, you’ll find plenty of interesting new ways to prepare your favorite seafood.
Cook your way through all these delicious and easy lobster recipes, you’re sure to find a new favorite. Have fun…
1. How to Cook a Lobster
Starting off our list is this tutorial for how to cook a whole Maine lobster. It includes both steaming and boiling methods, and your lobster will always turn out perfect!
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
2. Lobster Thermidor
This lobster thermidor looks and tastes super fancy, but is so easy to make in your own home. This one is perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s or other special occasions.
Get the Recipe @ thesuburbansoapbox
3. Creamy Bacon Lobster Tails
It doesn’t get any easier than this recipe for lobster tails! Creamy Bacon Lobster Tails with a smooth, full-flavored sauce are ready in no time at all. These crispy seared lobster tails with a bacon cream sauce is restaurant-level incredible! Such a great lobster recipe!
4. Lobster Bisque
Don’t get intimidated by the idea of making bisque in your kitchen. This is an easier take on the French classic. This creamy soup is made with delicious lobster tails, fresh herbs and seafood stock.
5. Lobster Rolls
These Maine lobster rolls are fantastic! Lobster salad is piled high on buttery toasted rolls. This may be the best sandwich you’ve ever eaten!
Get the Recipe @ aspicyperspective
6. Lobster Mac and Cheese
Want some seafood in your mac and cheese? This Lobster Mac and Cheese is both flavorful and indulgent. The gooey cheesiness combined with the melt-in-your mouth lobster makes for a spectacular dish!
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
7. Lobster Newburg
Lobster Newberg one of those classic lobster recipes you find in fancy restaurants. Cooked lobster meat is drenched in a sherry enhanced cream sauce and served with toast points. This is a restaurant quality dish perfect for special occasions!
8. Seafood Paella
Paella is always an impressive dish. This version of the classic Spanish rice is loaded with seafood, featuring clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels and of course, lobster.
Get the Recipe @ thesuburbansoapbox
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9. Lobster Tacos
Taco, taco! These awesome lobster tacos are loaded with lobster claw meat and are garnished with cabbage, avocados and Old Bay crema. So good!
Get the Recipe @ cookingwithcocktailrings
10. Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Make an elegant, restaurant quality meal in no time! These lobster tails are brushed with garlic butter and only take a few minutes of hands on time. Perfect dinner for a special occasion or to impress guests!
11. Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
These grilled Cajun butter lobster tails are divine! They only take 20 minutes and use simple ingredients, but the end result is a fancy dinner that will impress any guest! Great lobster recipe!
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
12. Lobster Pasta
Craving pasta? This lobster pasta is garlicy and buttery and oh so delicious! You’re going to keep coming back to this lobster recipe!
13. Lobster Grilled Cheese
Can a grilled cheese sandwich be described as fancy? If you add lobster it can! This recipe uses both cheddar and gouda cheese, along with tons of lobster meat.
Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
14. Butter Poached Lobster with Risotto
This butter poached lobster with risotto is a meal you’ll keep coming back to. The lobster are first boiled, then drenched in butter, and the risotto is surprisingly easy to make!
Get the Recipe @ tatyanaseverydayfood
15. Baked Stuffed Lobster
These lobsters are stuffed with shrimp and a seasoned, buttery bread crumb stuffing. Awesome recipe, perfect for special occasions!
Get the Recipe @ thewoksoflife
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16. Hot Lobster Dip
This hot lobster dip will be star of you appetizer spread at any get together. It’s creamy, cheesy and loaded with lobster meat. All you need is endless chips for dipping!
17. Lobster fra Diavolo
Lobster Fra Diavolo is a dish of succulent lobster meat in a spicy tomato sauce. It’s a great meal that you’ll want to eat again and again. This is one of our favorite lobster recipes!
Get the Recipe @ aspicyperspective
18. Lobster Salad
Here’s a simple lobster salad recipe that you can whip up in about 10 minutes. It’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or over a bed of lettuce.
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
19. Lobster Flatbread
Lobster flatbread is a quick and easy dinner idea the whole family will love. It’s a simple, yet elegant dish that you can whip up in no time!
Get the Recipe @ biscuitsandburlap
20. Thai Lobster Bisque
Here’s an interesting twist on your classic lobster bisque. This recipe has a coconut milk base and is enhanced with Thai red curry paste. YUM!
Get the Recipe @ cremedelacrumb
21. Lobster Sticky Fried Rice
This lobster sticky fried rice is full of great Asian flavors and packed with lobster meat. So good!
Get the Recipe @ thewoksoflife
22. Instant Pot Lobster Tails
Can you cook lobster tails in an instant pot? You certainly can! This post gives you all the tips on how to cook your favorite seafood in your new favorite kitchen gadget!
Get the Recipe @ sweetcsdesigns
23. Creamy Tomato and Curry Butter Lobster Pasta
Give your lobster an exotic makeover with this creamy tomato and curry butter lobster pasta. It’s a decadent meal you’re sure to love!
Get the Recipe @ halfbakedharvest
24. Broiled Lobster Tails
Some days you just want something simple and easy. These easy broiled lobster tails use basic ingredients you already have on hand and only take 10 minutes to bake.
Get the Recipe @ natashaskitchen
25. Lobster Ravioli
We’re wrapping up this list of lobster recipes with this gorgeous lobster ravioli dish. The raviolis are made with wonton wrappers and the sauce is creamy and enhanced with white wine, shallots and thyme. YUM!
So there you go, twenty five great ways to cook lobster. The only question now is, which to try first?
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25 Ways to Cook Lobster
This collection of Lobster Recipes includes plenty of easy weeknight dinners and special occasion meals! Here's an easy method to boil lobsters:
Ingredients
- Live lobsters, 1 per person
- Large pot of salted water
- Butter
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Lower lobsters into pot.
- Cover and cook 10-13 minutes for 1 lb lobster, 12-18 minutes for a 1 1/2 pound lobster, 18-23 minutes for a 2-3 pound lobster.
Notes
- Let me know which recipes you try, I love hearing from you!
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