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Lobster

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?



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recipe for lobster corn dogs

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

recipe for new york times lobster thermidor

New York Times Lobster Thermidor

Made with mushrooms, salt and fresh black pepper, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, Maggi seasoning, Tabasco sauce, parsley, pimiento, sherry, cognac

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for french fried lobster

French Fried Lobster

Made with flaked coconut, evaporated milk, limes, lobster tails, eggs, milk, butter, cracker meal, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lobster empanadas

Lobster Empanadas

Made with cider vinegar, water, vegetable oil, lobster meat, alioli or mayonnaise, tomato puree, cognac, Dijon mustard, scallions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lobster with champagne butter sauce and spinach pasta

Lobster With Champagne Butter Sauce And Spinach Pasta

Made with butter, salt, black pepper, whole lobster, spinach pappardelle pasta, salmon roe, parsley, chives, Parmesan Reggiano Cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for bodean seafood restaurant lobster ravioli with tomato vodka sauce

Bodean Seafood Restaurant Lobster Ravioli With Tomato Vodka Sauce

Made with button mushrooms, yellow onion, olive oil, butter, water, flour, tomato, garlic, vodka, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for maine lobster stew

Maine Lobster Stew

Made with lobsters, butter, heavy cream, milk, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for broiled lobster tails

Broiled Lobster Tails

Made with garlic, lemon juice, white wine, lobster tails, nonstick cooking spray, saltine crackers, Parmesan cheese, parsley, paprika, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat great northern tavern's lobster pot stickers

Copycat Great Northern Tavern's Lobster Pot Stickers

Made with red onion, red bell pepper, Napa cabbage, cilantro, fresh ginger root, fish sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled lobster in blood orange sauce

Grilled Lobster in Blood Orange Sauce

Made with butter, lobsters, salt and pepper, olive oil, blood oranges, lemons, white wine, salt & pepper, shallots

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lobster with champagne-saffron sauce

Lobster with Champagne-Saffron Sauce

Made with lobster tails, water, fresh thyme, butter, garlic, saffron, Champagne

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for new england lobster casserole

New England Lobster Casserole

Made with lobster meat, butter, milk, all-purpose flour, onions, white wine, prepared mustard, salt, parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lobster pie

Lobster Pie

Made with Parmesan cheese, paprika, dry sherry, salt, lobster meat, clam juice or fish stock, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep fried lobster

Deep Fried Lobster

Made with oil, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lobster tails

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled lobster tails with citrus butter

Grilled Lobster Tails With Citrus Butter

Made with vegetable oil, lobster tails, salt, black pepper, watercress, orange, orange juice, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lobster fricassee

Lobster Fricassee

Made with steamed carrots, for garnish, steamed sliced zucchini, for garnish, butter, carrot, celery, onion, white wine, lobsters (1 1/2-pound size), brandy, heavy cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maine lobster napoleon with mango vinaigrette

Maine Lobster Napoleon With Mango Vinaigrette

Made with sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, peanut oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, mixed salad greens, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked lobster tails

Baked Lobster Tails

Made with lemon, butter, lemon juice, rosemary, bread crumbs, lobster tails

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheese baked lobster

Cheese Baked Lobster

Made with lobster, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, butter or margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ginger roasted red lobster tail with pineapple salsa

Ginger Roasted Red Lobster Tail with Pineapple Salsa

Made with lobster tails, fresh ginger root, shallots, fresh chervil, fresh thyme, butter, fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, red wine vinegar, red...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lobster souffle

Lobster Souffle

Made with milk, salt, dry mustard, lobster meat, cheddar cheese, white bread, butter, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rock lobster tails

Rock Lobster Tails

Made with fresh herb sprigs, lemon or lime, rock lobster tails, lemon or lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, mayonnaise or salad dressing, fresh dill, lemon or lime peel

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab meat stuffed lobster

Crab Meat Stuffed Lobster

Made with olive oil, Vidalia onion, butter, red bell pepper, celery, crab meat, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, parsley, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for almond crusted lobster tail

Almond Crusted Lobster Tail

Made with vegetable oil, lobster tails, bread crumbs, almonds, thyme, flour, eggs, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lobster with watermelon salad and blood orange vinaigrette

Lobster With Watermelon Salad And Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Made with watercress, fresh basil, sushi pickled ginger, Brie cheese, oranges, orange juice, orange zest, blood orange oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lobster curry with haupia

Lobster Curry With Haupia

Made with oil, curry powder, half & half, salt and pepper, cornstarch, chicken stock, coconut milk, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for steamed lobster tail

Steamed Lobster Tail

Made with Kosher salt and freshly-ground pepper, fresh dill, white wine, lobster tail, butter, lemon, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried lobster tail

Fried Lobster Tail

Made with Dijon mustard, honey, oil, lobster tails, egg, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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