Garlic Butter Lobster Bites

Here’s a simple and delicious Garlic Butter Lobster Bites recipe you can try at home. These make for an elegant appetizer or a luxurious main dish.

🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster Bites Recipe

🧄 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) lobster tail meat (or whole lobster tails, shells removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces)

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best)

• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep Lobster:

   • If using whole tails, remove the meat from the shell and cut it into bite-sized chunks.

   • Pat the lobster dry with paper towels.

2. Sear Lobster:

   • Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add the lobster pieces in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. Don’t overcook.

   • Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. Make Garlic Butter:

   • Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the pan.

   • Stir in minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until fragrant (don’t burn it).

4. Combine & Finish:

   • Return lobster bites to the pan. Toss gently in garlic butter.

   • Add lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper.

   • Cook another 1–2 minutes just to reheat and coat well.

5. Garnish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if using.

   • Serve immediately with lemon wedges, over pasta, or with crusty bread.