Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of tender lobster bites drenched in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This luxurious appetizer is bursting with savory aromas and will elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Bites:
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Infuse with Flavor: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes if using, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook the Lobster: Add the lobster bites to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the lobster is warmed through and infused with the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked or high-quality frozen lobster for best flavor.
- Serve over pasta, with crusty bread, or on a bed of greens.
- For added richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream or white wine before adding the lobster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
