Are you looking for delicious lobster meal ideas? I’m offering 11 easy and tasty lobster recipes you can make at home.
There’s something truly magical about the aroma of garlic butter mingling with sweet lobster meat. I still remember my first bite of Lobster Thermidor—creamy, cheesy, and absolutely unforgettable.
This handpicked list of recipes will show you how easy it is to create restaurant-worthy lobster dishes right at home. You don’t need fancy skills, just a love for good food and the right guidance.
I’ve explored lobster in every form—from golden rolls stuffed with juicy chunks to luxurious pasta drenched in buttery sauces. And with each recipe, I’ve made sure it delivers pure flavor and zero fuss.
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a festive celebration, or a cozy night in, these recipes are guaranteed to impress. Dive in and discover how a few simple ingredients can turn lobster into a showstopping meal.
1. Lobster Newberg
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Lobster Newberg is a rich and creamy dish made by cooking lobster tails in a flavorful sauce with sherry, cream, and egg yolks, then serving it over buttered toast or puff pastry shells. The sauce should be just thick enough to coat the lobster without overpowering it, and it’s quick to prepare in about 25 minutes for a delightful seafood treat.
Read the Recipe: Lobster Newberg
2. Buttered Lobster Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
Enjoy a luxurious buttered lobster pasta packed with plump lobster tail pieces that are pan-fried in golden butter. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and a splash of white wine, this creamy dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a self-indulgent treat that oozes flavor and love.
Read the Recipe: Buttered Lobster Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
3. Pasta with Lobster Sauce
This quick and easy pasta with lobster sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and features a buttery, lemony, garlicky, and cheesy sauce that pairs perfectly with tender lobster. Using pre-cooked lobster meat makes this dish simple to prepare while still tasting like a special occasion!
Read the Recipe: Pasta with Lobster Sauce
4. The Best Lobster Tail Recipe Ever!
Broil lobster tails smeared with a buttery garlic herb sauce for a tender and juicy treat that’s perfect for a special dinner at home. With just a few ingredients like butter, garlic, and herbs, this decadent dish comes together in under 20 minutes for an indulgent, restaurant-quality meal.
Read the Recipe: The Best Lobster Tail Recipe Ever!
5. Lobster Tail Recipe (with Video)
Learn how to cook tender and juicy lobster tails by broiling them with a flavorful marinade made of olive oil, garlic, parsley, dijon, and lemon juice. Serve with a warm garlic lemon butter dipping sauce for the best restaurant-quality seafood experience at home.
Read the Recipe: Lobster Tail Recipe (with Video)
6. Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
Bake lobster tails in a dish with a little water for about 20-27 minutes until they are firm and no longer opaque. While they bake, make a garlic butter sauce to drizzle over the cooked lobster for a delicious, easy-to-make seafood meal.
Read the Recipe: Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
7. Lobster Tail Recipe
Make buttery, restaurant-worthy lobster tails at home in just 20 minutes using simple ingredients like garlic, butter, and fresh lobster. This broiled recipe delivers tender, juicy meat with zero fuss and maximum flavor—perfect for holidays or date night!
Read the Recipe: Lobster Tail Recipe
8. Lobster Roll
This easy 15-minute Lobster Roll combines the buttery warmth of a Connecticut-style roll with a touch of creamy, zesty mayo dressing for a perfect flavor balance. Served in a toasted, golden bun and bursting with chunky lobster meat, it’s a fresh and fancy bite without the fuss.
Read the Recipe: Lobster Roll
9. Lobster Tail Risotto
This Lobster Tail Risotto is a creamy and buttery dish made with short grain rice, onions, white wine, and chicken broth, topped with tender chunks of lobster tail. It’s a simple and elegant meal perfect for a romantic dinner for two, easily made at home with just a few ingredients.
Read the Recipe: Lobster Tail Risotto
10. The Perfect Summer Lobster Pasta
Cook the lobster and pasta, then combine with sautéed shallots, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine, and butter. Toss with fresh basil, lemon zest, and juice for a quick, decadent summer dish.
Read the Recipe: The Perfect Summer Lobster Pasta
11. Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is a rich French dish made with tender lobster tossed in a creamy wine-infused sauce, baked in the lobster shell, and topped with melty Gruyère cheese. The cook simplified the recipe using clam juice instead of homemade stock, skipped the mustard, and still served up a fancy, flavor-packed meal perfect for a celebration.
Read the Recipe: Lobster Thermidor