7 Unique and Yummy Lobster Recipes to Try | Geddy’s
Do you remember the very first time you tried lobster? Was it love at first bite?
If you’re anything like us, your answer is yes. After all, few foods are as delicious and satisfying as sweet, buttery Maine lobster.
The good news is you don’t have to live in New England to enjoy this tasty crustacean year-round. Until your next meal at an authentic seafood restaurant, here are 7 easy lobster recipes you can make at home.
1. Lobster Mac n’ Cheese
What could be better than flavorful lobster and creamy macaroni and cheese? How about combining them into the tastiest comfort food you’ve ever tried?
Start be steaming one large lobster tail (or small tails) for no longer than seven minutes. Next, create a sauce using one or more of your favorite cheeses. Gruyere and fontina pair well with lobster, but you can experiment with cheddar, gouda, or mascarpone too.
Combine the cheese with melted butter, milk, and a dash of flour. Once it’s thick and creamy, add the diced lobster to the mix and pour it over cooked pasta. Finish for 10-15 minutes in the oven or until the top is brown and bubbling.
You can find the full recipe here.
2. Lobster Corn Chowder
This chowder is sure to be a crowd-pleaser on a chilly winter night–or any time of year.
Start by combining water, white wine, and heavy cream in a large pot. Remove the kernels from 4 large ears of corn and add them to the stock. Let it simmer for 30 minutes and then puree the mixture with a hand blender until smooth.
In another pan, combine chopped carrots, leeks, and butter. Saute until tender. Add cooked chopped lobster meat and finish with salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
Here are more details about how to make a bowl of creamy, satisfying lobster corn chowder.
3. Lobster BLT (LBLT)
Here’s a fun twist on a classic sandwich. Why not jazz up a boring BLT by adding your favorite crustacean?
Start with your favorite rendition of a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich. Leave plenty of room for two lobster tails after you’ve sauteed them in melted butter and garlic.
The finishing touch is a smoky, sweet mayo that pairs beautifully with the lobster meat. Combine mayonnaise with a tablespoon of dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of honey, and a dash of smoked paprika.
Spread the mayo across some freshly toasted bread, and voila! You’ve just created the world’s tastiest BLT.
4. Lobster Pot Pie
Imagine the creamy decadence of lobster bisque baked inside a flaky puff pastry.
Sound too good to be true? It’s not. This recipe for homemade lobster pot pies will turn this flavor fantasy into reality.
Start by boiling potatoes, carrots, and fresh corn in a vegetable or seafood stock. Next, saute lobster tail meat with butter, onions, thyme, and olive oil. A little bit of flour, tomato paste, and sherry complete the creamy “filling.”
Once all ingredients are combined, pour them into a baking dish or individual ramekins. Top with pieces of puff pastry brushed with egg and place in the oven until the pastry turns golden and crispy.
Your taste buds won’t know what hit ’em.
5. Lobster Pasta Diavolo
If you’re in the mood for Italian, take a break from boring old spaghetti with this delightful recipe for lobster pasta Diavolo.
You’ll craft the sauce from 2 pounds of fresh Roma tomatoes or a 28-ounce can of chopped tomatoes. Combine with olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, and red pepper flakes. (A traditional Diavolo sauce is quite spicy, but you can alter the amount of pepper to suit your taste.)
Pour your Diavolo sauce over cooked spaghetti and add a cooked lobster tail or two on top. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with fresh chopped mint.
6. Lobster Grapefruit Salad
Many of these lobster recipes have been rich and hearty, but the lobster is very versatile. If you’re looking for a lighter or healthier recipe, try making this lobster grapefruit salad.
Start by chopping 2 large grapefruits, an avocado, and 2 cooked lobster tails. Add a generous squeeze of lemon and mix in a large bowl with chives, parsley, salt and pepper, and olive oil.
Serve chilled and topped with some fresh lemon zest. This lobster dish makes a perfect summertime salad or a light but satisfying meal.
7. Lobster Deviled Eggs
As if deviled eggs aren’t delicious enough, why not make them even better with the addition of bacon and lobster meat?
For this decadent treat, you’ll need a dozen hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 cup of chopped lobster meat, and 1/4 cup of chopped bacon. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and scoop the yolks into a bowl.
Stir the cooked egg yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, tarragon, and Cajun spice. Fold in the lobster meat and bacon and stir until blended.
How do you get the filling back into the eggs? Easy! Add the mixture to a plastic baggie and cut one tip of the bag off. Now you can squeeze the filling into the egg whites to create your own lobster deviled eggs.
Here’s the recipe for this delicious brunch (or anytime) lobster treat.
The Best Lobster Recipes (And More)
You don’t have to visit a New England establishment to enjoy the best lobster dishes year-round. With these easy lobster recipes, you can create delicious meals right from your own kitchen at home. Try them out!
Of course, there are some nights when you really want lobster–but you don’t feel like cooking. When that happens, your best bet is to let Geddy’s in Bar Harbor do the cooking for you.
Click here to check out our menu that includes (you guessed it) lots of great lobster dishes.
Bring a hearty appetite, and we’ll see you soon!
Cheers from Geddy’s, 🙂
Heather
