14 Lobster Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like a Gourmet Chef
Lobster may seem like a restaurant-only indulgence, but with these 14 incredible recipes, you can bring gourmet flavors right to your own kitchen! Whether you’re craving buttery lobster tails, creamy lobster pasta, or the perfect lobster roll, these dishes are surprisingly easy to make. Each recipe is designed to impress, turning any meal into a five-star dining experience. Get ready to elevate your cooking skills and enjoy restaurant-quality lobster at home!
Lobster Chowder

This flavorful Lobster Chowder is perfect for chilly fall weather but is best served in summer time at the height of the lobster and corn seasons! My lobster chowder is the perfect dish for entertaining guests, special occasions, or just to enjoy this amazing comfort food soup!
Creamy Lemon Lobster Pappardelle
This lobster pappardelle is tossed with a creamy Meyer lemon goat cheese sauce. It’s the perfect holiday or special occasion meal to impress.
Poached Lobster Tails
This poached lobster tails recipe is an incredibly easy way to make a delicious seafood main course any night of the week! With a light amount of prep work, you’ll have tender lobster tails ready in just minutes. Serve them with drawn butter and fresh dill, parsley, or lemon wedges for an irresistible meal!
Broiled Lobster Tail
This recipe will tell you everything you need to know, from preparing the lobster to making compound butter, to make absolutely perfect Broiled Lobster Tail. They might be expensive and reserved for special occasions, but lobster is actually extremely quick and easy to make. The method for how to cook a lobster tail in the oven is pretty standard, however you will find some tips and tricks that really sets this recipe apart from all the others!
Mediterranean Lobster Ravioli
You may be accustomed to seeing a creamy sauce paired with lobster ravioli, but I decided on a much lighter sauce to let the flavor of the lobster meat shine. Similar to a garlic butter sauce, but with a few simple additions, this sauce is the perfect complement to lobster ravioli.
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Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese
Sweet lobster, creamy cheese and a crunchy panko topping come together to make the BEST Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe! Perfect for any special occasion or casual meal!
Lobster Risotto
There’s nothing better than this creamy lobster risotto made at home that copies the Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen recipe. I have always loved the look (and tantalizing taste!) of the creamy risotto rice dish and I have spent MANY hours perfecting this popular copycat recipe for you to make at home.
Lobster Breakfast Sandwich
One of my most decadent indulgences (even beyond desserts!) is this amazing Lobster Breakfast Sandwich! Best served on freshly baked brioche buns and overflowing with creamy scrambled eggs, seared asparagus spears and fresh lobster!
Broiled Lobster Tail with Vanilla Sauce
This Broiled Lobster Tail with Vanilla Sauce was created in Comoros. Lobster tails are broiled in the oven and then served on a bed of spinach with a vanilla cream sauce on top. This is the definition of decadence and you’re going to love it!
Maine Lobster Rolls
Succulent and lightly dressed lobster meat served in buttery, toasted buns are a quintessential way of serving these Maine Lobster Rolls. The delicate taste of lobster meat is so summery and bright in these classic sandwiches!
Lobster Salad
Lobster salad is a classic recipe combining lobster’s sweet and succulent taste with crisp celery and a creamy dressing. Whether served on a bed of lettuce or between two slices of bread, this seafood salad is always a hit. After all, any occasion feels special when lobster is on the menu.
White Cheddar Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
One of the easiest and most insanely delicious meals you will ever make is this White Cheddar Lobster Macaroni and Cheese! So rich and flavorful with succulent tender pieces of lobster meat throughout the gooey, cheesy deliciousness of a stove-top mac n cheese!
Instant Pot Lobster Tails
Cooking lobster has never been easier. With these step-by-step Instant Pot Lobster Tails instructions, you can make fresh or frozen lobster tails in literally minutes. These lobster tails are perfect with melted butter and simple sides. Serve with steak, chicken, or pork for the ultimate homemade surf and turf dinner.
Sous Vide Lobster Tails
This recipe for Sous Vide Lobster Tails is simple to follow and yields a delicious and succulent lobster tail every time. If you’ve never cooked lobster before, don’t worry – sous vide cooking is foolproof and will ensure that your lobster is cooked perfectly!