Description
These Garlic Butter Lobster Bites are rich, buttery, and irresistibly tender. Succulent lobster pieces are sautéed in fragrant garlic butter and finished with lemon for a bright, luxurious touch. Perfect as an elegant appetizer
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lobster
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional for Serving
- Toothpicks or skewers
- Lemon wedges
- Toasted baguette slices
Instructions
1. Prepare the Lobster
- Pat lobster pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Cook
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lobster pieces and cook 2–3 minutes, turning gently to coat.
3. Finish
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
- Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
4. Serve
- Serve warm with toothpicks, lemon wedges, or over toasted bread.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen lobster meat.
- Avoid overcooking — lobster becomes tough quickly.
- Add chili flakes for heat if desired.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT5M
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 18g