The Best Lobster Recipes
When people think of a fancy dinner, date night or the main course for a special occasion, they think of lobster. And those people may tell you that a whole lobster with melted butter is the perfect dinner, but we definitely don’t stop there. These lobster recipes — grilled, smoked, stuffed and more — take what you expect about lobster and kick it up a notch (or seven) to the most freakin’ delicious seafood platter you can think of. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love The Best Lobster recipes​Tips for Sourcing LobsterWhat Should I Do with All These Lobster Shells? HONEY INFUSED. FLAME PERFECTED.How to Cook The Best Lobster RecipesMy Favorite Lobster RecipesGrilled Lobster RecipesSmoked Lobster RecipesStuffed Lobster RecipesCast Iron Skillet Lobster RecipesWhat to Serve With The Best Lobster RecipesMore Seafood!Leftovers and Reheating FAQsFlavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire Why You’ll Love The Best Lobster recipes ​Tips for Sourcing Lobster What Should I Do with All These Lobster Shells? HONEY INFUSED. FLAME PERFECTED. How to Cook The Best Lobster Recipes My Favorite Lobster Recipes Grilled Lobster RecipesSmoked Lobster RecipesStuffed Lobster RecipesCast Iron Skillet Lobster Recipes Grilled Lobster Recipes Smoked Lobster Recipes Stuffed Lobster Recipes Cast Iron Skillet Lobster Recipes What to Serve With The Best Lobster Recipes More Seafood! Leftovers and Reheating FAQs Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire Why You’ll Love The Best Lobster recipes Boiling lobster is the traditional way to cook it, but cooking it over fire brings out some epic flavors. Unlike boiling, grilling or smoking lobster concentrates the flavor. You also get that smoky flavor from the grill, which I know we all love. Finally, the dry heat makes the texture of the lobster meat a little chewier but still really tender. Sounds to me like a triple win for grilled lobster. If you want to have the fanciest dinner out there, go surf and turf! Check them out in my roundup of the Best Surf and Turf Recipes. ​Tips for Sourcing Lobster If you want the best lobster dinner ever, you want live lobster. Maine is the U.S. lobster mecca, and there are plenty of places that will ship from New England anywhere in the country. If you can’t get fresh lobster tails, frozen is a great option, but make sure the tail meat is properly thawed before cooking. What Should I Do with All These Lobster Shells? Make a lobster stock! Because we don’t want to waste any of that great flavor, I like to throw the empty lobster shells into a pot with onion, celery, some thyme sprigs, kosher salt and enough water to cover. Then, simmer your lobster stock for about an hour. You can store the stock in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to a month. Once you’ve got lobster stock, you’re ready to add extra flavor to lobster bisque, lobster mac and so much more. Get stoked for life HONEY INFUSED. FLAME PERFECTED. NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. PURE HONEY GOODNESS. HONEY SWEETENED CAYENNE KICK SMALL BATCH HONEY SWEETENED CAYENNE KICK SMALL BATCH How to Cook The Best Lobster Recipes Grab Your Tools: A cutting board, a pair of sharp kitchen shears to break through the hard shell, and a small saucepan for melting butter are essential when you’re making any lobster tail recipe. Butterfly Lobster Tails: For even cooking and a beautiful presentation, butterfly your lobster tails by cutting down the top of the shell with a pair of kitchen shears and spreading the meat open. Season Generously: Lobster meat is sweet and delicate, so garlic, butter, black pepper, fresh parsley and fresh lemon juice can enhance its rich flavor. You can also experiment with some of my seasonings for an easy way to get complex flavor! Watch Your Temperature: Because lobster meat is delicate, you also don’t want to overcook it. You’ll know you’re done cooking lobster tails when the meat is opaque and firm. The recommended internal temperature of the lobster is 140 degrees F. Grab Your Tools: A cutting board, a pair of sharp kitchen shears to break through the hard shell, and a small saucepan for melting butter are essential when you’re making any lobster tail recipe. Butterfly Lobster Tails: For even cooking and a beautiful presentation, butterfly your lobster tails by cutting down the top of the shell with a pair of kitchen shears and spreading the meat open. Season Generously: Lobster meat is sweet and delicate, so garlic, butter, black pepper, fresh parsley and fresh lemon juice can enhance its rich flavor. You can also experiment with some of my seasonings for an easy way to get complex flavor! Watch Your Temperature: Because lobster meat is delicate, you also don’t want to overcook it. You’ll know you’re done cooking lobster tails when the meat is opaque and firm. The recommended internal temperature of the lobster is 140 degrees F. My Favorite Lobster Recipes ​Here it is: a roundup of the best recipes for lobster. We’ve got grilled lobster, smoked lobster and stuffed lobster, and every method is so freakin’ delicious. Be sure to let me know your favorite in the comments! Grilled Lobster Recipes Cooking lobster tails and whole lobster over charcoal gives the sweet meat a deep and satisfying flavor. There’s a reason grilled lobsters are some of my most popular recipes! With its high heat, the grill cooks our lobster pretty quickly, so just be ready when it’s go time. Grilled Lobster with Hot Honey Butter Grilled Lobster with Hot Honey Butter for a sweet, spicy lobster treat. View Recipe Grilled Lobster Recipe Grilled Garlic Butter Lobster because who doesn't love protein covered in butter and cheese? View Recipe Skewered Lobster Tails Skewered Lobster Tails, seasoned with my Smoked Chipotle Mezcal blend, are fire-grilled, flavor-packed, and straight-up stunning. View Recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Honey Cajun Butter Our grilled lobster tails get a Southern twist with some honey Cajun butter. It's a perfect backyard cook if you're craving sweet and spicy! View Recipe Grilled Lobster Tail Whole lobster tail grilled over fire with an herb butter sauce to baste. View Recipe Steak and Lobster in a Pizza Oven For your next romantic dinner, the new Breeo Pizza Oven is your outdoor cooking ally for making the best Steak and Lobster … ever! View Recipe Bison Ribeye and Lobster Tails How about a little surfin’ and some serious turfin’?! We’re coming at you today with a Bison Ribeye and Lobster Tails Recipe. View Recipe Lobster Tail Skewers with Bang Bang Sauce Lobster tail skewers with bang bang sauce are everything you love about lobster tails, this time on a skewer and with a zippy sauce finish. View Recipe Coal Roasted Baja Lime Lobster Cooking some seafood straight on the coals today with this Coal Roasted Baja Lime Lobsters recipe. Inspired by the dish from the Southwest. View Recipe Dirty Lobster Tails with Hatch Chile Butter Sauce Delicious dirty lobster tails cooked right on top of some hot Cowboy Charcoal. Then, these Lobster Tails are then finished with a Hatch Chile Butter Sauce for extra flavor. View Recipe Sriracha Butter Grilled Lobster Tails With heat from sriracha and tang from garlic, we've got a dynamic duo of flavor for sriracha butter grilled lobster tails. View Recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Beer Butter Grilled Lobstser Tails with Beer Butter is a fun summer meal that is super simple and easy to make. The Sam Adam's Beer Butter dip is insane and complements the whole dish. Add some fries on the side or a fresh salad, and you are in heaven. View Recipe Smoked Lobster Recipes Smoking may take more patience than grilling, but it’s worth it every time. That smoky flavor is so freakin’ delicious. In fact, sometimes I think smoking is easier, because the lobster tails cook slower and it’s more difficult to overcook the meat. You’ve still got to keep an eye on the butterflied lobster tails though! Smoked Lobster Tails with Esquites These Smoked Lobster Tails with Esquites are a spin on a seafood classic. Juicy lobster smothered in garlic butter with a side of esquites. View Recipe Honey Cajun Smoked Lobster Tails Honey Cajun Smoked Lobster Tails for all you sweet and spicy seafood lovers! View Recipe Smoked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter Smoked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter is a versatile seafood recipe—perfect for your next special occasion or casual Friday night dinner! View Recipe Smoked Lobster Tails Smoked Lobster Tails are insanely delicious and easy to make, especially when you use Cowboy Charcoal in your smoker. View Recipe Wood Plank Lobster Tails Slow roasted Lobster Tails on some Western Wood Planks. Smoky, savory and full of great flavor! View Recipe ​ Stuffed Lobster Recipes Stuffed lobster is many things: delicious, filling and fun. It’s also the best way to impress your guests, because stuffed lobster is easier than it looks! Stuffed Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter Lobster tails stuffed with crab and all doused in a savory garlic butter. Yes, please! View Recipe Bacon Stuffed Lobster Tails Bacon Stuffed Lobster Tails because meals with bacon are just better. View Recipe Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail for the ultimate seafood dinner! View Recipe Cast Iron Skillet Lobster Recipes ​My cast iron skillet is a kitchen workhorse, so this is a tried-and-true method for the perfect dinner. Stuffed Cajun Lobster Mac and Cheese Who doesn’t love homemade mac and cheese?! That’s the foundation for this Stuffed Cajun Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe. View Recipe Parmesan Crusted Lobster Tails Nothing brightens up a gloomy day quite like cooking over some fire! So today, I got the oven out and baked these parmesan crusted lobster tails. View Recipe What to Serve With The Best Lobster Recipes Classic sides like garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus or a simple garden salad go great with lobster’s tender meat. Hot jasmine rice and crusty bread are the easiest way to sop up a lemony sauce or a butter mixture too. Or, you could pretend you’re eating lobster rolls at your favorite clam shack and grab some potato chips and coleslaw! Whatever you do, don’t forget a glass of white wine, a cold beer or a refreshing cocktail to complete your insanely good meal. More Seafood! Leftovers and Reheating Leftover lobster tails can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days. To reheat, gently warm in the oven at medium heat — about 350°F — until heated through. Avoid the microwave, since it can make lobster tough and rubbery. You can also use leftover lobster meat in salads, sandwiches, lobster stew, or with hot cooked linguine in pasta dishes like lobster fra diavolo. Lobster mac and cheese, here I come. FAQs ​If I get a whole lobster, how do I prepare it for the grill? This video from the Marine Stewardship Council, which promotes sustainable seafood, is a great step-by-step tutorial. If you’re using live lobsters, it’s better to clean and season them sooner rather than later. The lobster’s nervous system won’t shut down immediately after cleaning and halving it. Placing the lobster halves in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes will help prevent you from cooking a lobster half that is still slightly twitching. What size lobster tails should I buy? Because lobster tails get larger as the lobster gets older, bigger isn’t always better here. The meat of an older lobster is tougher and chewier, which isn’t ideal for our lobster recipes. I’d recommend buying tails in the 4-5 ounce range. That’s the sweet spot (pun intended) for the sweetest lobster meat. Why does Maine have the best lobster? Those icy, nutrient-rich waters of the North Atlantic provide the ideal environment for lobsters to grow slowly, which results in tender, sweet meat. Gotta love that cold water lobster! Get The Cookbooks! Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire By Derek Wolf All the major tastes—salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami—are explored in depth, along with an investigation of other components you should consider when it comes to flavor, such as aroma, heat, and texture. Derek Wolf Derek is the driving force behind Over the Fire Cooking. He started cooking with live fire in 2016 and decided to start a social media page so his friends and family could follow the journey. Fast forward to today and Over the Fire Cooking has spread across multiple platforms with millions now following Derek's fire cooking journey. 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