Description
Luxurious Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce offer a quick and elegant seafood dish featuring tender lobster pieces sautéed to perfection and coated in a rich, fragrant sauce made with garlic, butter, lemon, and white wine. Perfect for a gourmet appetizer or a light main course, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound lobster tails (or lobster meat, diced)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Oils and Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster: If using lobster tails, carefully cut the tails in half lengthwise and remove the lobster meat. Then cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces suitable for quick cooking and easy eating.
- Cook the Lobster: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lobster pieces to the skillet and cook them for about 2-3 minutes until they turn just opaque and are cooked through. Once cooked, remove the lobster from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté it for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden, infusing the butter with rich garlic flavor.
- Add Lemon and Seasonings: Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/4 cup white wine if using, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes so it can reduce slightly and concentrate in flavor.
- Toss the Lobster in the Sauce: Return the cooked lobster pieces to the skillet and toss them well to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook the mixture together for an additional 1-2 minutes to let all flavors meld and the lobster absorb the sauce’s aromatic richness.
- Garnish and Serve: Season the dish with salt and freshly ground pepper according to your taste. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster meat or thawed lobster tails for best results.
- White wine is optional but adds depth to the garlic butter sauce.
- Cook lobster just until opaque to avoid toughness.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or light salads.
