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Lobster Bites in Garlic Butter

Luxurious Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce


  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Description

Welcome to the world of luxurious lobster bites in aromatic garlic butter sauce! We’re here to elevate your cooking and help you make gourmet seafood recipes. Lobster is known for its luxury, and we’ll show you how to bring that to your kitchen.


Ingredients

Scale
  • to 2 lbs lobster tail meat (cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika (for color and flavor)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Lobster:

  1. If using frozen lobster, thaw completely before cooking.
  2. Carefully remove the meat from the shells and cut it into bite-sized chunks. Pat dry with a paper towel.

2️⃣ Sear the Lobster:

  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the lobster chunks and sear for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque and slightly golden. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
  3. Add lemon juice, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Let the sauce simmer gently for 1-2 minutes.

4️⃣ Combine and Finish:

  1. Return the lobster chunks to the skillet and toss them gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
  2. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and simmer for 1 minute to marry the flavors.

5️⃣ Serve:

  1. Transfer the lobster bites to a serving dish and spoon the garlic butter sauce generously over them.
  2. Garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a zesty kick.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320