Description
These Luxurious Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce are the ultimate gourmet indulgence. Tender chunks of lobster are sautéed and bathed in a rich garlic herb butter with a hint of lemon and white wine—perfect for date nights or elegant dinner parties. Keyword: lobster bites in garlic butter sauce
Ingredients
For the Lobster:
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1 1/2 to 2 lbs lobster tail meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
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2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon white wine
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
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Sear the Lobster:
Season lobster meat with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add lobster chunks and sauté for 4–5 minutes until opaque and just cooked through. Remove and set aside. -
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Stir in lemon juice, white wine, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1–2 minutes. -
Combine and Serve:
Return lobster to the pan and toss gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Cook for another 1–2 minutes to reheat.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
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Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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Substitute shrimp or scallops for a variation.
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Use a splash of lobster stock for an even richer sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
