One bite of this buttery lobster and you’ll understand why simple seafood recipes can be some of the best. Sweet lobster chunks get warmed gently in a rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and fresh herbs, letting that delicate lobster flavor shine through rather than covering it up. It’s an elegant dish ready in just 18 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients, elegant result. Just a handful of components let the sweet lobster be the star.
- Fresh dill and parsley. These herbs add brightness without overpowering the lobster.
- Ready in 18 minutes. A quick, impressive dish perfect for entertaining or a special dinner.
- Generous, chunky lobster pieces. Keeping the meat in large chunks makes for a satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb cooked lobster meat, cut into large chunks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt, to taste
How to Make Garlic Butter Lobster Bites with Fresh Dill
1. Keep the lobster chunky. Cut the cooked lobster into generous bite-sized pieces, keeping plenty of the claw and tail meat in large chunks.
2. Melt the garlic butter. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
3. Warm the lobster. Add the lobster chunks to the skillet and gently toss them in the garlic butter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the lobster is warmed through.
4. Add the lemon. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, red pepper flakes, if using, and a small amount of salt.
5. Finish with fresh herbs. Add the fresh dill and parsley. Gently toss the lobster again so the herbs and garlic butter coat every piece while keeping those beautiful lobster chunks intact.
6. Spoon over the butter. Spoon the warm garlic lemon butter from the skillet over the lobster several times until every bite is glossy and flavorful.
7. Serve warm. Transfer the garlic butter lobster bites to a shallow serving dish and spoon the remaining herb butter over the top. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Lobster Bites
- Keep the heat low when melting the garlic butter. This prevents the garlic from browning and turning bitter.
- Warm the lobster gently. Since it’s already cooked, you’re just heating it through, so a short 2 to 3 minutes is all it needs.
- Toss gently to keep the chunks intact. A light hand preserves those satisfying large pieces of lobster.
- Spoon the butter over generously. This final step ensures every bite is coated and glossy.
What to Serve with Garlic Butter Lobster Bites
Crusty bread is essential here for soaking up the garlic butter sauce. These bites also pair nicely with a simple side salad if serving as part of a larger meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen lobster meat?
Yes, just thaw completely and pat dry before warming in the garlic butter.
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Fresh dill and parsley give the best bright flavor, but dried herbs can be used in a pinch, using about a third of the amount called for fresh.
Can I serve this over pasta instead of with bread?
Yes, this garlic butter lobster works beautifully tossed with pasta if you’d like to turn it into a heartier meal.
Garlic Butter Lobster Bites with Fresh Dill
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut the cooked lobster into generous bite-sized pieces, keeping plenty of the claw and tail meat in large chunks.
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Add the lobster chunks to the skillet and gently toss them in the garlic butter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the lobster is warmed through.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, red pepper flakes if using, and a small amount of salt.
- Add the fresh dill and parsley. Gently toss the lobster again so the herbs and garlic butter coat every piece while keeping those beautiful lobster chunks intact.
- Spoon the warm garlic lemon butter from the skillet over the lobster several times until every bite is glossy and flavorful.
- Transfer the garlic butter lobster bites to a shallow serving dish and spoon the remaining herb butter over the top. Serve hot with crusty bread for soaking up the garlic butter sauce.
