14 Lobster Recipes So Fancy, You’ll Feel Like a Gourmet Chef
Lobster is the ultimate indulgence, and these 14 recipes make it easier than ever to bring gourmet flavors to your table. From buttery, classic preparations to creative, upscale twists, each dish feels luxurious without requiring a restaurant kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or when you just want to treat yourself, these lobster recipes will impress your taste buds—and anyone lucky enough to share them. Get ready to feel like a gourmet chef with every decadent bite.
Lobster Rolls
Eleven years ago I started Greedy Gourmet and so far it has been an extraordinary journey. The experience that I have gained along the way means that I can now cook just about anything. That said, I very much enjoy eating at restaurants. First of all because it gives me a well-deserved break from the kitchen. Additionally, it’s great for gathering inspiration for new dishes I can prepare at home, like these lobster rolls.
Lobster Pizza Recipe
This gourmet pizza recipe is full of butter, garlic, cheese, and plenty of lobster meat! This Lobster Pizza Recipe is a great recipe for lobster leftovers or a great way to impress your guests with the best pizza.
Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls Recipe
This Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll recipe is a decadent, buttery New England classic that is sure to satisfy those summer cravings. Fresh, tender lobster meat is drizzled with warm butter and nestled in a toasted bun—bringing a taste of the coast to your kitchen.
Grilled Lobster Tails
This Grilled Lobster Tail recipe shows you how to prepare lobster tails in 20 minutes with a smoky char, flavorful garlic butter sauce, and fresh lemon wedges. These are so easy, delicious, and perfect for any time of year.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Lobster Bisque
One of my favorite French recipes is a lobster bisque. Simple to make yet packed with complex flavors, this dish is perfect when you’re looking to cook to impress. For more protein-rich soups like this, explore my high protein soup collection.
Lobster Gratin
Lobster gratin is the king of all gratin recipes. Believe me, you’ll want to save this one forever. It is an elegant and sophisticated recipe, not for the faint-hearted (!), as it is best made with fresh lobster.
Lobster Benedict
Remember when I published a luxury style hotel breakfast with my oeufs en cocotte? Well, this lobster benedict takes the cake! If you serve this to some guests over breakfast or brunch, you will literally blow their minds away. It’s not every day, that you get to eat a special ingredient like lobster. Even if you make the classic version of eggs benedict with a fresh hollandaise sauce, the lobster just triumphs above everything.
Lobster tacos
These lobster tacos are so incredibly quick to make, easy to adapt with your favorite additions, as well as light and fresh. A delicious, easy meal.
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.
Stuffed Lobster Tails
This Baked Stuffed Lobster Tails recipe will have your mouth watering before it even hits the plate! This easy recipe pairs golden brown crab stuffing with delicate lobster for a meal that’s worthy of date night or any special occasion.
