15 Irresistible Lobster Recipes You Can Make Tonight

Want to master 15 easy and delicious lobster dishes at home?
This guide gives you the confidence and simple steps to cook lobster like a pro.

If you’ve ever stood in front of lobster tails at the seafood counter unsure where to begin, I’ve been there too. The first time I cooked lobster, I worried I’d mess it up—but I didn’t, and now I want to help you feel that same confidence.

This guide takes the guesswork out of preparing lobster dishes at home. Whether it’s broiled, baked, poached, or nestled into pasta, these recipes are simple, delicious, and totally doable.

Each dish brings out the natural sweetness of lobster in a different way. You’ll find creamy sauces, buttery broils, and light, fresh flavors that make lobster shine.

Dive in and explore dishes that feel elegant yet easy. With clear steps and clever tricks, I’ll help you turn lobster into your next kitchen triumph.

1. Perfect Lobster Tails

Tender lobster tails are gently broiled with a buttery, lemony glaze that makes every bite burst with fresh seafood flavor. This simple recipe turns a fancy dinner into an easy, feel-good feast!

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2. Lobster Newberg

Lobster Newberg is a delicious dish made by sautéing lobster tails in clarified butter, then combining them with a rich sauce of sherry, cream, and egg yolks. Serve it over buttered toast or in puff pastry shells for a delightful meal.

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3. Buttered Lobster Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Buttered Lobster Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is a creamy and rich dish made with succulent lobster tail pan-fried in golden butter and tossed with sweet, jammy cherry tomatoes. It’s a luxurious yet easy meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate—perfect for spoiling yourself or someone you love.

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4. Lobster Tail Recipe (with Video)

This Lobster Tail recipe is super easy and results in juicy, tender lobster with a rich garlic butter sauce that makes every bite delicious. Simply broil the butterflied lobster tails and dip them in a tasty lemon garlic butter for a restaurant-quality feast at home!

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5. Pasta with Lobster Sauce

This quick and delicious Pasta with Lobster Sauce combines buttery, lemony, and garlicky flavors that will make everyone ask for seconds. Simply cook your lobster meat, then toss it into a rich sauce with pasta for a party on a plate in just about 20 minutes!

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6. The Perfect Summer Lobster Pasta

Summer Lobster Pasta is a simple yet decadent dish that combines the rich flavors of lobster with pasta, making it perfect for special summer dinners. This elegant meal is made with white wine, butter, and fresh herbs, ensuring a delightful experience whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal for two.

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7. The Best Lobster Tail Recipe Ever!

This lobster tail recipe is a quick and easy way to create a decadent dinner at home, featuring large lobster tails smothered in a buttery garlic herb sauce and broiled to perfection. In just 20 minutes, you can impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for special occasions!

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8. Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

Bake lobster tails by splitting the shell, placing them in a dish with water, and covering with foil to cook until the meat is firm and opaque. Serve with a simple lemon-garlic butter sauce for an easy and special seafood meal.

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9. Lobster Pasta Recipe

Lobster pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender lobster meat, linguine, and a creamy garlic sauce. You can prepare this exquisite meal in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for any special occasion!

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10. Lobster Tail Risotto

Whip up a creamy brown butter risotto and top it with buttery poached lobster tails for a cozy, romantic dinner that feels straight out of a fine restaurant. With just onions, rice, butter, wine, and chicken stock, you’ll have a simple yet special meal that’s easy enough for date night.

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11. Lobster Tail Recipe

This quick and easy broiled lobster tail recipe delivers buttery, tender, and juicy lobster in just 20 minutes. With simple ingredients and a flavorful garlic butter sauce, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home without any special appliances!

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12. Butter Poached Lobster Recipe

This butter poached lobster is gently cooked in a mix of white wine and butter, making the lobster tender and full of rich flavor. It’s quick to prepare, taking only about 10 minutes, and perfect to enjoy on its own or tossed with pasta for a tasty meal.

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13. Lobster Pasta

This rich and creamy lobster pasta is a two-day labor of love—first, you cook and pick the lobster, then simmer the shells with cream for a flavor-packed sauce. On day two, just cook the pasta, warm everything together, and enjoy a luxurious, seafood-filled dish that’s totally worth the effort.

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14. Lobster Thermidor

Lobster Thermidor is a fancy French dish where juicy lobster meat is mixed with a creamy mustard and tarragon sauce, then tucked back into the shell. It’s finished under the broiler until the top turns golden and bubbly, making every bite rich and flavorful.

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15. Lobster Tail with Lemon, Garlic and Aleppo Pepper

Lobster Tail with Lemon, Garlic, and Aleppo Pepper: Broiling lobster tails takes less than 20 minutes and brings restaurant-level flavor with a luxurious lemon and garlic sauce. I’ll show you how to butterfly the lobster tail for juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked meat every time.

Read the Recipe: Lobster Tail with Lemon, Garlic and Aleppo Pepper