Description
Delightful lobster bites enhanced by a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lobster meat, cut into 1-inch pieces (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Meat: Cut through the top shell of whole lobster tails and remove the meat. Cut into 1-inch pieces and pat dry.
- Season the Lobster: Toss lobster pieces with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper before cooking.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Lobster Bites: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook lobster for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque.
- Combine and Serve: Transfer lobster bites to a dish, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pro tips: Use cold-water lobster for best flavor and avoid overcooking to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: lobster, seafood, garlic butter, appetizer, easy recipe, elegant meal