Something as exquisite as lobster tail doesn't need to be complicated to be good. In fact, sometimes the simpler the better. A squeeze of lemon, a brush with...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster
Fresh lobsters are available year-round but are most economical during spring and summer. You can also also purchase just the tails, fresh or frozen, and you can find it in cans as well.
Obviously there isn't a substitute for whole, fresh lobster, but if you need to substitute the meat in a recipe you can use crawfish or shrimp with similar results.
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cooking tip
Lobster cooks very quickly like other seafood. When cooked, the shell turns bright red due to the release of a pigment which is triggered by the heat.
lobster trivia
Did you know that lobsters were once so commonplace and considered unappealing that they were used for fish bait and left for the "poor" to eat?
Copycat Red Lobster's Grilled Rock Lobster
Poor Man's Lobster
It's not really lobster but you'll think you are eating it with this rich, buttery fish recipe. Monkfish has a "meaty" flesh that is very similar to lobster which is why it...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Lobster With Beer Butter
When you're gonna serve up some grilled lobster, all you really need is butter and napkins. Beer, fresh thyme and a surprising dash of vanilla make this butter truly...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Lobster Tails with Asian-Style Ginger Sauce
Unleash your inner gourmet chef with this grilled lobster tail with a tangy Asian twist. It's seafood that raises the bar without breaking a sweat in...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Julia Child's Lobster
Learn how to cook lobster from the master! Julia shares her methods for both boiling and steaming fresh lobster to perfection.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Baked Stuffed Lobster
Made with buttery crackers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, raw shrimp, live Maine lobsters, unsalted butter, onion, Italian parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Pot Pie
This is not your average pot pie! Dig into the flaky top crust to discover a rich lobster filling
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Boiled Lobster
In the culinary world, there are few dishes as iconic and classic as boiled lobster. The key to a great boiled lobster is to start with fresh, high-quality seafood.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Maine Lobster Roll
There's something about a Maine lobster roll that just screams summer. Whether you're enjoying one by the beach or in your own backyard, this classic dish is the perfect way to enjoy...
Time: under 30 minutes
New England Lobster Boil
Louisiana may have their crawfish boils, but a proper New England lobster boil is one of a kind. Corn and potatoes thrown in for accompaniment help make it a real feast.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lobster Scampi
Tender lobster meat is prepared scampi-style in a rich buttery wine sauce. Serve this elegant dish over yellow rice or pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Spring Roll with Ponzu-Ginger Dipping Sauce
These lobster spring rolls are the apex of Asian appetizers. The lobster filling pairs perfectly with a citrusy ponzu dipping sauce. Worth the work!
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Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Thermador
Made with lemon, cheddar cheese, whole live Maine lobsters, butter, flour, salt, ground nutmeg, paprika, half and half, white wine
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Lobster Tails
Lobster tail is pretty top-tier - make it look the part. These showstoppers are brushed with a mix of sake, soy, and spices for an Asian accent. Save a shot or two of that sake to...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Lobster Newburg
Made with ground nutmeg, salt, lobster tails, butter, cream, brandy, sherry, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Au Gratin
Made with heavy cream, lobster meat, Cheddar cheese, pimento, onion, celery, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, whole milk
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Red Lobster's Lobster De Jonghe
Made with Parmesan cheese, lobster meat, bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamed Lobster On Toast
Made with toast, white pepper, salt, lobster meat, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Primavera
Made with mushrooms, broccoli crowns, carrot, garlic, butter, olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, chicken bouillon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir Fried Szechuan Lobster with Chili Sauce
Made with fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, peanut oil, live lobster, salt, ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lobster Strudel
Made with phyllo dough, onion, butter, dry vermouth, egg yolks, parsley, salt, pepper, cream cheese, lobster meat
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Lobster and Lobster Mushroom Risotto
Made with butter, shallots, garlic, carrot, celery, wild lobster mushrooms, arborio rice, sherry wine, fish stock, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lobster Tails In Champagne Sauce
Made with butter, whipping cream, frozen lobster tails, champagne or sparkling wine, scallions, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Fried Lobster With Lobster Gravy
Made with carrot, lobster bodies, celery, garlic, bay leaf, fresh thyme, fresh tarragon, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, tomato paste
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Lobster Corn Dogs
Made with jumbo shrimp, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, green chilies, buttermilk
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
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