There’s something undeniably luxurious about lobster. Its sweet, succulent meat has long been associated with fine dining. Yet, with the right techniques and a little confidence in the kitchen, preparing restaurant-quality lobster dishes at home is more accessible than you might think.

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Lobster makes any gathering

feel special and elegant

for home entertaining

Preparing lobster at home

is simple with clear

step-by-step instructions

Classic lobster dishes create

a restaurant-quality dining

experience in your decor

Serve lobster dishes beautifully

using toasted buns, pasta

or elegant platters

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Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or hosting a summer seafood feast, timing is everything when it comes to lobster. Each of these curated recipes is a classic favorite and ensures that delicate lobster meat remains tender and flavorful. We’ve included detailed instructions for different cooking methods—grilling, steaming, poaching, and more—allowing you to choose the technique that best suits your comfort level and desired outcome.

From the charm of a New England lobster roll to the chicness of lobster linguine, and from perfectly grilled tails to traditional whole steamed lobsters, each dish offers a unique way to showcase this premium ingredient.

@grillhunters

Elevate your grilling game with these stunning lobster tails! Split, brush with a buttery garlic parsley mix, and secure with skewers to prevent curling on the grill. Cook shell-side down for 6-8 mins on the Five-Burner @Cuisinart Outdoors Dual Fuel Gas Grill for that perfect char and sweet smoky flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and clarified butter on the side! #CuisinartOutdoors_partner 🍋 🦞 🔥

♬ original sound – Grillhunters

Grilled Lobster Tail

Ingredients:

• 4 lobster tails (6-8 oz each)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the grill by heating it to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
2. Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise down the middle, stopping at the tail.
3. Gently spread the shell apart and carefully lift the meat up and over the shell, keeping it attached at the tail end.
4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Brush the lobster meat generously with the butter mixture.
6. Place lobster tails on the grill, meat side up, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
7. Flip once and grill for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
8. Serve immediately with remaining butter sauce and lemon wedges.

@mishkamakesfood

Lobster Rolls (but cheaper) I love me a good New England style lobster roll in the summer but I ain’t about to pay $30 for one when I’m out for dinner or deal with the hassle of making one myself. The solution? This New England style shrimp roll. It’s got 100% of the flavor for ⅕ of the price and ¼ of the work. What’s not to love? 1 lb shrimp 1 large rib of celery ¼ bunch of parsley ⅓ cup mayo (cut to ¼ if you don’t like it saucy) Juice from ¼ lemon, zest from ½ Salt & pepper (to taste) Rolls of your choice Butter to toast said rolls Chives or scallions finely minced to top Paprika (mostly just to look nice) Add your shrimp to a medium pot, add enough water to cover plus an additional inch, and heat up over medium heat. Cook until your shrimp are opaque (depends on size of shrimp, mine took about 4 minutes). This usually happens before the water hits a simmer. Remove from water and immediately place in an ice bath. Pat your shrimp dry, roughly chop them, and toss with celery, parsley, lemon juice, mayo, salt & pepper. Store in fridge until serving. Toast your rolls in melted butter until crispy brown, then load up your shrimp and enjoy! #lobsterroll #shrimproll #lobster #shrimp #sandwich #summerrecipe  #easyrecipe #foodporn #yummy  #eeeeeats #eats #recipe #recipes  #food #cooking #cookingvideo #foodie #feedfeed  #foodlover #instagood #foodgasm  #forkfeed #buzzfeedfood #tastemademedoit #photography

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New England Lobster Roll

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 New England-style split-top hot dog buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions:

1. Mix lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, and lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Butter the outer sides of each bun.
4. Toast buns in a skillet until golden brown.
5. Fill each bun with lobster mixture.
6. Serve immediately.

@cookingwithdestiny_

Lobster linguine 🦞 Ingredients: 3 lobster tails (remove from shell & chop) 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes 1 shallot (diced) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup diced pancetta 2 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups heavy whipping cream Salt Pepper Old bay seasoning Basil Parsley 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Linguine noodles (cooked) Directions: 1. Add olive oil, pancetta, tomatoes, shallots, and garlic to pan. Let cook for about 3 minutes then add lobster tails. Once tails are fully cooked, remove them. 2. Add butter. Once butter is fully melted, add in wine, heavy cream, cheese &seasonings. 3. Add in chopped lobster meat, let cook for about 8 minutes or until fully cooked. 4. Stir in linguine noodles. 5. Serve warm and enjoy! 💗

♬ original sound – Destiny Symone

Lobster Linguine

Ingredients:

• 1 pound linguine
• 2 whole cooked lobsters, meat removed and chopped
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Fresh basil leaves
• Salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook linguine according to package directions.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst.
4. Add white wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add lobster meat and butter, heating through.
6. Toss with cooked pasta, basil, and seasonings.

@jacob__knowles

Replying to @Isabelle Villeneuve Steaming Maine lobster! Will show you how to pick them in the next one! #catchandcook #seafood #lobster #ocean #maine #sustainable #yum

♬ original sound – Jacob Knowles

Steamed Lobster

Ingredients:

• 4 live lobsters (1.5 pounds each)
• Sea salt
• Melted butter for serving
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and add 1 tablespoon salt.
2. Bring water to a boil.
3. Place lobsters head-first into the pot.
4. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes per pound.
5. Lobsters are done when shells are bright red and meat is opaque.
6. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

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