Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of lobster with this easy-to-make recipe for Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, these buttery lobster bites are infused with garlic and lemon, creating a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Bites:
- 1 lb lobster tail meat or claw/knuckle meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster: Pat the lobster meat dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook Garlic Butter Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute garlic and red pepper flakes. Add lobster bites and cook until opaque.
- Finish Dish: Lower heat, add remaining butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Cook until warmed through and buttery.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parsley. Enjoy over rice, pasta, potatoes, or bread.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lobster meat or high-quality frozen lobster tails.
- Don’t overcook lobster to avoid rubbery texture.
- Finish with a splash of white wine for extra depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ lb lobster with sauce
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
