Description
Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender lobster pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and crushed red pepper flakes. Perfect as an appetizer or light main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound lobster meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces (tail, claw, or knuckle)
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster: Pat the lobster meat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Set aside to ensure it sautés properly without steaming.
- Cook the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter along with the olive oil. Add the finely minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Add Seasoning and Lobster: Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes if using, followed by the lemon juice and lemon zest. Add the lobster pieces to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, gently tossing to coat the lobster evenly in the buttery sauce until warmed through and slightly golden in spots.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the lobster bites for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve: Serve the lobster bites immediately with lemon wedges on the side. This dish is delicious on its own or served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed cooked lobster for the best flavor and texture.
- If using raw lobster meat, sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the lobster turns opaque and is fully cooked.
- For variation, you can substitute lobster with shrimp or scallops.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the lobster at its freshest and most tender.
