Description
Garlic Butter Lobster Bites are tender, buttery chunks of lobster tail seared in garlic, lemon, and herbs—perfect as an appetizer or elegant dinner centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Lobster Tail Meat (from about 4 tails), cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat Your Skillet: Warm a skillet over medium heat while prepping ingredients.
- Mix Butter Blend: Combine butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Prep Lobster: Cut lobster meat into chunks and pat dry.
- Infuse Flavors: Melt the butter mixture in skillet; let garlic sizzle for 1–2 minutes.
- Cook Lobster: Sear lobster 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly golden.
- Finish & Garnish: Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle parsley.
- Serve: Plate and enjoy immediately as a main or elegant starter.
Notes
- Dry lobster chunks for best browning.
- Don’t overcook—lobster toughens quickly.
- Use fresh lemon juice for brightest flavor.
- Red pepper flakes add a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: lobster bites, garlic butter seafood, lobster appetizer, skillet lobster, quick seafood recipe