Lobster Season: 7 Delicious Lobster Recipes to Make the Most of Your Catch

Lobster season is here, and divers and fishermen across the coast are gearing up to secure the ultimate underwater prize. Whether you’re catching your lobsters by hand or using a lobster pot, making lobster recipes will taste all the better after catching the lobster yourself!

Once you’ve landed your catch, you’ll need to extract the meat. The easiest way is to boil or steam the lobster for 6-8 minutes, then twist off the tail, crack the claws, and remove the sweet, tender meat from the shell. Now, let’s explore seven irresistible lobster recipes to enjoy your hard-earned catch this lobster season.

1. Classic Lobster Roll

One of the easiest lobster recipes to make after a long dive day.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 4 brioche rolls, buttered and toasted
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the lobster meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chives.
2. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Fill each toasted roll generously.

2. Grilled Lobster with Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

• 4 lobster tails (about 6 oz each), split in half lengthwise
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Mix butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
2. Brush lobster tails generously with the mixture and place shell side down on a medium-high grill.
3. Cook for 4-5 minutes, basting frequently.

3. Lobster Thermidor

Ingredients:

• Meat from 2 lobsters (about 3 cups), cooked and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ¼ cup brandy
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, melt butter and cook shallot and mushrooms for 3 minutes.
2. Add brandy and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in cream and mustard, then fold in lobster meat.
4. Spoon mixture into shells, top with Parmesan, and broil 2-3 minutes until golden.

4. Lobster and Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 3 cups chicken or seafood stock
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 1 cup half-and-half

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in butter for 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes, stock, and corn; simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Stir in lobster meat and half-and-half; heat through and serve warm.

5. Lobster Pasta with Lemon Cream

Ingredients:

• 12 oz linguine
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta as directed.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, and add lemon zest, juice, and wine.
3. Simmer for 2 minutes, add cream and lobster meat, and toss with pasta.
4. Garnish with basil.

6. Lobster Tacos with Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• Juice of 1 lime
• 8 small tortillas
• 1 cup diced mango
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 diced jalapeño (optional)
• ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Melt butter, add lobster, and cook with lime juice for 1-2 minutes.
2. Mix mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño for salsa.
3. Fill tortillas with lobster, top with salsa and a drizzle of sour cream.

7. Butter-Poached Lobster with Herbs

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 thyme sprig
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped

Instructions:

1. Melt butter with thyme and bay leaf over low heat.
2. Add lobster meat and poach gently for 5-6 minutes until heated through.
3. Serve with bread or roasted vegetables.

Tips for Preparing and Beach BBQ Cooking

If you’re cooking at the beach, bring a compact propane or charcoal grill. Pre-make marinades, and pack foil sheets for easy cleanup. Wrap lobster tails in foil with butter, garlic, and herbs, then grill directly over hot coals for 8-10 minutes. Keep lobsters chilled in a cooler with plenty of ice until ready to cook, and don’t forget tongs, a cutting board, and lobster crackers. For side dishes, grilled corn on the cob and simple green salads are perfect companions for these lobster recipes.

Celebrate Lobster Season

For divers, there’s nothing more rewarding than preparing a meal from your own catch. Whether you’re making buttery lobster rolls or elegant Thermidor, these seven lobster recipes are a perfect way to celebrate lobster season. By catching lobsters sustainably, you’ll help preserve the ocean environment and enjoy a meal that’s even sweeter because you earned it.