In Australia, cooked lobsters were recently on sale for half price. If you bought some, here are my six favorite lobster recipes that are perfect for Christmas to make the most of them. I’ll also show you how easy it is to remove the lobster meat from the shell!.
As a crazy end to a crazy year, Australian grocery stores have been selling lobsters at very low prices in the weeks before Christmas because of trade problems with China. (Read more below. ).
If you’ve been lucky enough to get a lobster, here are six recipes that will make the most of it. It’s all very simple, and you probably already have everything you need to make at least one of these.
Please note that the discounted lobsters that inspired this post came cooked, so the recipes in it only use cooked lobsters and crayfish. There’s a broader variety of preparation options for raw lobster which are not covered in this post.
Few seafood treats are more decadent than succulent lobster However, lobster dinners often leave you with leftover cooked meat Rather than letting it languish in the fridge, transform leftover lobster into easy yet impressive dishes.
With its sweet, briny flavor, lobster can elevate sandwiches, pastas, appetizers and more with little effort. Here are 15 delicious ways to use up cooked lobster meat:
Lobster Rolls
Lobster rolls are a classic way to showcase leftover lobster. Mix diced lobster with a touch of mayo, lemon juice celery chives and pepper. Pile the lobster salad onto a toasted, buttered hot dog bun.
Lobster Mac and Cheese
For ultimate comfort food, fold bite-size chunks of lobster into cheesy macaroni and cheese Top with panko breadcrumbs and extra cheese then bake until golden brown
Lobster Quesadillas
Jazz up quesadillas by sautéing diced lobster with onion and garlic. Stuff in tortillas with cheese then grill until the cheese melts. Serve with guacamole and salsa.
Lobster Baked Potatoes
Take baked potatoes to luxury level by topping with butter, sour cream, chives, bacon bits and a generous amount of leftover lobster chunks.
Lobster Salad
A simple and refreshing lobster salad makes the perfect light lunch. Mix lobster with mayo, lemon juice, diced celery, fresh dill and pepper. Eat plain or stuffed in a sandwich or lettuce wrap.
Lobster Rollatini
Thinly slice zucchini or eggplant lengthwise. Spoon lobster salad onto the slices, roll up and secure with toothpicks. Bake at 400°F until tender, about 15 minutes.
Lobster Cobb Salad
Make an impressive composed salad by topping lettuce with lobster meat, hard boiled eggs, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, onions and blue cheese crumbles.
Lobster Grilled Cheese
Butter the outside of bread and fill with lobster salad and cheese slices. Grill the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts beautifully.
Lobster Dip
Blend lobster with cream cheese, lemon juice, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Chill overnight then serve with crackers or crusty bread.
Lobster Caprese
Alternate chunks of lobster with mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Lobster BLT
Pile lobster salad, bacon, lettuce and tomato between two pieces of toasted bread slathered with mayo for an upscale take on the classic BLT.
Lobster Bruschetta
Top grilled baguette slices with a mix of chopped lobster, tomatoes, basil, garlic and Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Lobster Fried Rice
Stir bite size lobster into fried rice with peas, carrots, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce and eggs. Garnish with green onions.
Lobster Tacos
Fill warmed corn tortillas with lobster salad, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and a spicy crema or ranch dressing for an easy taco night.
Lobster Pasta
Toss cooked pasta like farfalle or linguine with chunks of lobster, butter or olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, white wine, parsley and grated Parmesan.
With endless possibilities for dishes, you can savor every last bit of your leftover lobster. Elevate ordinary meals by adding luxurious lobster meat to sandwiches, salads, pastas and more. Get creative with recipes to enjoy lobster again and again.
6 Lobster Recipes using cooked lobster
Here are the lobster recipes I’m sharing today:
How to warm cooked lobster
Though I do not recommend cooking cooked lobster, you can warm it up slightly if you wish.
A stove steamer is the best way to cook lobster meat. It only takes a few minutes to heat the meat through. Don’t risk a microwave steamer – too easy to cook the lobster!.
How to Prep and Cook Pre Cooked Lobster
What to do with leftover lobster?
Bisque is one of the most popular seafood soups, and for good reason. Quick and easy, this lobster bisque is oozing with creaminess. Combine your leftover lobster with flavor-enhancing staples such as garlic and butter to create a soup that’s rich and delicious. Then garnish with some mild green chives to give this dish a five-star feel. 2.
What to serve with lobster?
1. Seafood Sauces for Lobster – choose: RecipeTin Family Favourite Seafood Sauce (my pick!) 2. Lobster Cocktail 3. Lobster with Herb & Garlic Butter (enough for 2 lobsters) Crusty bread , for mopping plate! 4. Lobster with French Lemon Butter Sauce (2 lobsters) Crusty bread , for mopping plate! 5. Lobster with Salsa Verde (4 lobsters) 6.
Can you use seafood sauce on lobster meat?
Most standard seafood sauces are going to taste really good when used on lobster meat. This means that you could simply choose whatever your favorite seafood sauce happens to be. Take some lobster meat and dip it in the seafood sauce before taking a bite.
How do you eat lobster?
Take some lobster meat and dip it in the seafood sauce before taking a bite. It’ll make the lobster taste even better than usual and it’ll be different than the standard lobster dinner that you recently had. There are quite a few popular options that people like to go with when eating lobster this way.