Did you know that lobster used to be a poor man’s food? That’s right. Lobsters used to be so abundant that they were called the “cockroaches of the sea” and were often served to prisoners, apprentices, and slaves.
After World War II, Americans started canning lobster as an inexpensive meal, which then increased the demand for fresh lobster. By the 1950s, fresh lobster in the Eastern US came to be seen as a delicacy, and it’s been that way ever since.
Today, there are a lot of different ways to eat lobster (i.e., lobster dish recipes). Here are a few of the most delicious ones for you to try:
1. Lobster risotto
If you want to eat rice the Italian way, lobster risotto is the way to go. It’s creamy rice made with lobster to enhance the flavor and taste.
To make it, you use lobster shells and leftovers to make lobster stock for the cream (otherwise, you can use chicken stock).
Some common ingredients for this dish include lobster tails, cheese, olive oil, butter, onion, short-grain rice, and white wine. Some optional extras include fresh arugula and other seafood.
Whether you need a romantic dinner for two or a meal for the whole family, this dish is a great choice!
2. Lobster mac & cheese
Level up your homemade mac and cheese by adding lobster. The trick with this dish is to not overcook the lobster meat, so it remains tender. This will help it blend in with the creamy mac. You also want to make sure you salt the pasta water.
Common ingredients for this dish include pasta, butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, shredded cheese, and lobster (obviously). If you want to make it even fancier, you can add some fresh breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper.
3. Lobster BLT
Add some lobster to your BLT to turn it into a BLLT. You won’t want to go back to regular BLTs after trying this tasty sandwich.
Common ingredients for the BLLT include lobster tails, tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, bread, butter, mayonnaise, and olive oil. Add some butter, lettuce, and garlic if you’re feeling extra fancy.
4. Lobster scampi with linguini
If you like shrimp scampi, you’ll love lobster scampi. It’s the same thing, except with lobster instead of shrimp.
To make lobster scampi, you remove the meat of the lobster from the shell and chop it. Then you cook the meat in a base of butter and garlic before adding it to some noodles. Don’t forget to season!
Common ingredients include linguine noodles, lobster tails, unsalted butter, garlic lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Crushed red pepper flakes and chopped parsley make for great seasonings, and the meal goes great with crispy ciabatta bread.
5. Lobster Caesar Salad
Add some excitement to your caesar salad by turning it into lobster caesar salad. You can’t go wrong with this healthy dish.
Common ingredients include lettuce, croutons, olive oil, salt and pepper, lobster, and parmesan. For the dressing, you can go with ranch or Italian dressing.
6. Lobster grilled cheese
If you think your grilled cheese couldn’t get any better, you’re wrong. Take your grilled cheese to the next level by putting lobster in it. This is one cheesy meal you won’t regret.
All you need are the basics: cheese, bread, butter, and lobster! To go all out, add some optional pepper flakes, parsley, and other types of cheeses.
7. Lobster tacos
Last on our list; we have lobster tacos. When you’re feeling like some Mexican food but you want to switch it up, this is a great option.
To make lobster tacos, you need onions, cilantro sauce, lime juice, tortillas, avocado, and lobster. You can also add radishes, green onions, and jalapenos if you like the spice. Fresh cilantro-radish salad compliments this meal well, too.
Final thoughts
Hopefully, some of the lobster dishes from this list caught your eye, and you’ll try one out soon. It’s hard to go wrong with such delicious seafood. So try a lobster dish recipe today!