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Garlic Butter Lobster Bites

Garlic Butter Lobster Bites
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Garlic Butter Lobster Bites are an elegant and delicious appetizer featuring tender lobster chunks tossed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect for entertaining or a special treat, this recipe combines fresh lobster, buttery garlic, and bright lemon for a flavor-packed bite that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Lobster

  • 8 oz cooked lobster tail meat, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lobster Meat: Start by ensuring your lobster meat is cooked, peeled, and chopped into bite-sized pieces. Using fresh or high-quality cooked lobster will make a notable difference in taste and texture.
  2. Create the Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add freshly minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Toss the Lobster in the Garlic Butter: Add the lobster bites to the pan and gently toss them in the garlic butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through and absorb the flavors without drying out the lobster.
  4. Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. This final touch brightens and balances the savory richness perfectly.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the garlic butter lobster bites to a serving platter and garnish as desired. Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

  • Use fresh lobster when possible for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook lobster to avoid rubbery texture; toss quickly in garlic butter.
  • Freshly minced garlic provides the best aromatic flavor—avoid pre-minced garlic.
  • Use high-quality unsalted butter to control salt and achieve creamy richness.
  • Serve garlic butter lobster bites immediately to enjoy at their best.

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