25 Best Lobster Recipes (+ Easy Meal Ideas)

Treat your tastebuds to these lavish lobster recipes!

Seafood lovers know just how much of a delicacy lobster is. Its soft and tender meat is mild, sweet, and simply mouthwatering. 

But it can be pretty pricey. So, if you’re not willing to pick up that eye-watering bill in a restaurant, you might not get to enjoy it as much. 

That definitely doesn’t mean you should miss out!

You can cook up restaurant-quality lobster dishes at home without the costly bill. 

From elegant bisques to loaded lobster rolls, there are so many lobster recipes to enjoy.

Easy Lobster Recipes We Can’t Get Enough Of!

1.  Best Lobster Tail Recipe

Looking to impress a special someone? Serve them these decadent lobster tails. They’re buttery, tender, and just plain delicious. 

And they’re so much easier to make than you might think.

Each tail is smothered in a buttery garlic herb dip and is broiled to perfection in just 20 minutes. 

Every bite of lobster meat will melt away in your mouth as easily as the butter does. Delish!

2. Best Lobster Sauce

Picture this: jumbo chunks of lobster cooked in a light white wine and butter sauce. Need I say more? 

This truly is the best lobster sauce.

With just a few fresh ingredients, you can make this amazing dish that tastes ultra-gourmet.

I love to gobble this sauce up with oodles of spaghetti noodles.

It’s the perfect way to catch every last drop of that buttery white wine sauce. 

3. Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

The bold and tasty Cajun flavors on these garlic butter lobster tails are amazing. 

Slather these tails with a delicious butter sauce made with garlic and Cajun seasoning.

Then, broil in the oven until they’re perfectly tender. 

Serve your tails with a wedge of lemon and get stuck in immediately. There’s no hanging about when food tastes this good!

4. Classic Lobster Thermidor

Take date night to a whole new level with this classic, French lobster Thermidor!

Tender lobster chunks are covered in a decadent, cognac-spiked cream sauce.

They’re then topped with gruyere cheese and baked in their very own shell.

Cook your lobster until it’s golden and bubbling, that’s all there is to it.

Cooking up a fancy dinner has never been easier.

5. Lobster Bisque

One spoonful of this lobster bisque, and you’ll want to lick the bowl clean. This recipe is just that delicious. 

Smooth, creamy, and brimming with big chunks of garlic butter lobster tails, how could you say no?

The secret to getting as much flavor into your bisque is to make lobster stock using lobster shells. No part goes to waste!

6. Lobster Rangoon

Looking to level up your appetizers? Give these lobster rangoons a try! They’re perfect for your next Chinese-themed feast.

Swap out the usual crabmeat for something a little classier: lobster!

These rangoons are super crispy on the outside, and sweet and creamy on the inside.

Deep-fried wontons are filled with tender lobster chunks and cream cheese.

They may not be a traditional Chinese appetizer, but that doesn’t make them any less delicious. 

7. Extra Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese

Who knew mac and cheese could get even tastier? This extra creamy lobster mac and cheese makes the impossible possible. 

If you’re on a budget, treating yourself to a bowl of lobster mac and cheese might be a once-in-a-while restaurant treat.

But it doesn’t have to be!

Whip up this delicious, cheesy, creamy, and rich recipe for an amazing meal at a fraction of the cost. 

8. Kennebunkport Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Take a delicious grilled cheese to new heights with tons of tender and juicy lobster chunks.

This Kennebunkport lobster grilled cheese sandwich is heaven for cheese and lobster lovers.

This award-winning sandwich is every bit as tasty as you’d think.

Chunks of delicious lobster are covered in creamy Mascarpone cheese and melted provolone.

That cheesy, meaty goodness is sandwiched between two slices of buttered sourdough bread.

A light spread of chili paste adds the final kick that is just *chef’s kiss*. 

9. Lobster Salad

This lobster salad makes for the perfect light meal.

It’s packed with fresh lobster meat, veggies, and herbs, and drenched in a light, creamy dressing.

And the best part is, it only takes 10 minutes to throw together. It’s perfect for busy bees and weekday lunches. 

Serve this tasty lobster salad on some lettuce leaves for a delicious, light lunch. 

10. Lazy Lobster Casserole With Buttery Ritz Topping

Looking to whip up a decadent treat with minimal effort?

Give this lazy lobster casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping a go!

This New England classic is a great way to enjoy lobster without the mess. 

Mix Ritz crackers with oyster crackers to balance out the salty and sweet flavors.

And don’t sbeautyevalp out on the butter! Lobster and butter are meant to be. 

11. Creamy Lobster Pasta

Every bite of this creamy lobster pasta is mouth-wateringly delicious. 

Chunks of succulent wine-butter poached lobster are mixed into a creamy parmesan sauce. Are you getting hungry too? 

Take a step up from shrimp Alfredo – tender lobster meat is the ultimate upgrade!

12. Cilantro Lime Lobster Tacos With Spicy Citrus Slaw

If you’re a big fan of shrimp tacos, you’ll fall in love with these cilantro lime lobster tacos!

They’re topped with the most amazing spicy citrus slaw.

Nothing compares to tender, juicy lobster meat.

But if you can’t get your hands on fresh lobster, you can always use langostino lobster tails instead.

Do you have a backyard barbecue planned?

These tacos are the perfect dish to serve! Dish them up with rice, beans, and of course, a cold beer. Cheers!

13. Lobster Pizza

Pizza night is about to get a whole lot more exciting! Serve up this lobster pizza if you want to really impress your friends and family.

A crispy pizza crust is topped with a lemon-garlic sauce, cheese, lobster, and tarragon.

The depth of flavor the garlic and tarragon bring to this pizza is unmatched.

They complement the lobster like nothing else. Yum. 

14. Warm Connecticut Lobster Roll Sandwich

I’m convinced this is a sandwich no one can resist.

Fresh lobster meat is packed into a warm, toasted, buttery bun and drizzled with even more butter.

The best kind of bun to go for is a New England-style hot dog bun.

Its flat sides make it perfect for toasting in lots of butter. And the more butter, the better. 

Serve these tasty lobster rolls with fries, slaw, and an ice-cold lemonade to wash it down. Are you drooling too? 

15. Cold Lobster Roll

These cold lobster rolls make for a perfect lunch or light meal. They’re overflowing with meaty lobster and fresh flavors.

The most important rule of making a lobster roll is to not sbeautyevalp on the lobster.

These sandwiches need to be bursting with big chunky pieces of poached lobster.

That’s why these rolls go down such a treat with seafood lovers!

16. Lobster Chowder

This humble, hearty, and creamy lobster chowder is the perfect dish to warm your very soul.

It’s absolutely loaded with thick chunks of sweet and delicate lobster. Don’t sbeautyevalp out on the good stuff! 

This chowder might as well be known as the king of all chowders.

Warm and comforting, it makes for the perfect weeknight meal. Yum!

17. Cheesy Cheddar Lobster Dip

On the hunt for a new dip obsession? This cheesy cheddar lobster dip is every bit as decadent as it is delicious. 

Cheesy, meaty, and so flavorful, you won’t be able to stop scooping up this tasty dip.

I love serving this dip when I’m entertaining. It’s the perfect appetizer everybody can share, and everybody always loves. 

18. Lobster Spaghetti

This lobster spaghetti is essentially a leveled-up shrimp scampi. The tender, sweetness of lobster just makes this dish far superior. 

The sauce that coats the spaghetti is unbelievably delicious.

Whole lobsters are steamed and bathed in an amazing sauce made with butter, garlic, and vermouth. 

Toss everything with spaghetti and top your plates with the lobster pieces. This is the ultimate seafood extravaganza!

19. Lobster Cakes

Forget about crab cakes, these lobster cakes are where it’s at!

Light and flavorful, they make for the perfect light summer lunch or appetizer.

These tasty cakes and bursting with lobster meat.

They’re coated in the most amazing, crispy, crunchy panko breadcrumb crust. Sign me up!

Serve these lobster cakes with a side salad, slaw, and a wedge of lemon for a perfect fresh dish. 

20. Chipotle Lobster Avocado Wrap

Fresh and fabulous, these chipotle lobster avocado wraps are simply divine. 

Wrapped up in a wholewheat tortilla, these wraps are so handy to have on the go.

They’re bursting with fresh veggies and juicy lobster. 

What more could you want? 

21. Phyllo Cream Cheese Lobster Appetizer

These phyllo cream cheese lobster appetizers are so scrumptious.

Serve these to your dinner guests, and they’ll disappear from the plate in minutes!

You won’t be able to get enough of the creamy lobster filling and flaky phyllo pastry cup. 

And the best part is, they only take 5 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook. Easy-peasy. 

22. Lobster Fra Diavolo

Do you have a special occasion coming up? This decadent lobster Fra Diavolo is the perfect celebratory dinner. 

This pasta is loaded with lobster and a spicy, garlicky, rich tomato sauce. And spicy it most certainly is!

Its name translates as “brother devil’s lobster” after the hot peppers in the sauce.

Serve this rich and satisfying lobster Fra Diavolo with lots of crispy bread and a glass of red wine. Cheers. 

23. Lobster Pasta Salad

This lobster pasta salad is a deconstructed New England lobster roll. Instead of bread, the luscious lobster is served with pasta. 

If you’re on a tight budget, this pasta salad is a great way to stretch lobster to feed the whole family. 

Creamy, meaty, and loaded with flavor, this pasta salad makes for a great light lunch.

24. Grilled Lobster Tail

When lobster tastes this good, it only needs minimal ingredients. Simply brush these grilled lobster tails with flavored melted butter.

Want to take this dish up a notch? Serve them with your favorite steak for the ultimate surf and turf!

Hot tip: For these grilled lobster tails to be perfect, you’re going to want to butterfly them.

Then, run a skewer through the center of the flesh to stop them from curling. 

25. Air Fryer Lobster Tail With Lemon Garlic Butter

Short on time? This elegant and effortless meal only takes 10 minutes to make and uses an air fryer.

Now, I had no idea that you could cook lobster in an air fryer. But yeah, you can!

You can enjoy all the tenderness of delicious lobster without the hassle of grilling.

Butterfly your lobster tails and coat the meat with a lemon garlic butter sauce. Then, just cook them for 8 minutes. So easy!