This Creamy Lobster Butter Sauce is made simmered in lobster shells, and lobster meat for extra flavor, butter, cream, parmesan cheese and a few simple seasonings.
Lobster Butter Sauce is creamy and serves well over just about any type of pasta.
Looking for a pasta recipe to go along with this sauce? Try myLobster Pappardelle Pasta which actually uses this sauce for that recipe. Or my Red Lobster Sauce recipe which is exactly like this sauce with the addition of Italian seasonings and pureed tomatoes.
IS LOBSTER BUTTER SAUCE GLUTEN FREE
Depends on the sauce. My recipe here is gluten free.
IS LOBSTER BUTTER SAUCE HEALTHY
Yes, it has excellent protein in it from the lobster. However if you are on a low calories diet you may want to use only half a cup of cream and swap the other half cup for seafood stock.
WHAT DOES LOBSTER BUTTER SAUCE TASTE LIKE
If you have ever been to Red Lobster and order a lobster tail with butter on the side. This sauce will remind you of just that with the addition of cream, garlic and cheese.
Honestly, two steaks could cost more than this recipe. Even though its Lobster this recipe does not have to break the bank.
I actually picked up two pre cooked frozen Lobsters for $10 a piece. So making this sauce costs around 20$ dollars and we all know adding pasta to it is not that expensive at all. Enjoy!
HOW TO MAKE LOBSTER BUTTER SAUCE
(RED MEANS THERE COOKED)
NOTE: You can either use whole lobsters or canned lobster meat whichever you prefer.
- If your using whole lobsters. You will want 2 for this recipe, previous cooked is best as it is much easier and quicker.
- Start by defrosting the lobsters if you bought them frozen for a day in the fridge.
- If your cooking from fresh poach the lobster in water, bring a pot of water to a boil for 4-6 minutes or until firm.
- After it is cooked, carefully remove from the pot and allow it to cool down before removing the meat.
- Remove the meat using a large knife & kitchen scissors to break it apart.
- Keep the shells as well to add additional flavor to the lobster butter sauce that your going to make.The goal is to remove all the meat that will be added to the Lobster butter sauce for cooking.
- Once the pasta and butter sauce cooked. (SEE BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE BELOW)
- Plate the pasta then pour the lobster butter sauce overtop
- Garnish with fresh lemons and parsley.
LOBSTER BUTTER SAUCE
- The sauce is made from the lobster shells that are first simmered in heavy cream.
- Once that has simmered you will remove the shells and season with parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice and seasonings.
- This Lobster butter sauce can be served over spaghetti, fettuccini or really any type of pasta.
- And is a super simple dish to make yet elegant enough to serve someone for an anniversary or special occasions as such!
- There really is no special skill required either to make this fancy dish.
- If you know how to boil pasta and add sauce to that, along with bake a lobster then you will be in business.
Ingredients
- 2 precooked lobsters - DEFROSTED
- 400 grams of pappardelle pasta
- 1 cup of cream
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 4 tbsp of butter
- 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
LOBSTER BUTTER SAUCE
- In a medium sized sauce pan add the olive oil, butter and minced garlic SAUTE TILL FRAGRENT.
- Next add in the lobster shells and chopped lobster pieces along with heavy cream and ALL THE seasonings.
- Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the shells with tongs, then add in the parmesan cheese.
- Once the pasta and sauce has cooked.
- Merge the two and serve with fresh lemons and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 1048Total Fat: 72gSaturated Fat: 44gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 461mgSodium: 1200mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 42g
These calculations are based off Nutritionix
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FAQs
This lobster butter sauce combines butter, lemon, and garlic to create a delicious concoction for dipping steamed or grilled (or however you prepare it) lobster.
Why do you dip lobster in butter? ›
One of the best things about eating lobster, crab, or shrimp (and even scallops) is dipping the juicy, succulent meat into butter and savoring the delicious flavor combination. If you're indulging in a fresh seafood meal that includes those shellfish, clarified butter - also known as drawn butter - is a must.
What kind of butter do restaurants use for lobster? ›
Clarified butter is butter that's been melted and the milk solids removed. The remaining fat is clear when melted, making it the best butter for crab legs and lobster dinners.
What is lobster cream sauce made of? ›
This Creamy Lobster Butter Sauce is made simmered in lobster shells, and lobster meat for extra flavor, butter, cream, parmesan cheese and a few simple seasonings.
What is lobster sauce made of? ›
The sauce itself does not contain any lobster, and may vary in preparation method from place to place or restaurant to restaurant. It can contain chicken broth, garlic, ginger, green onions, fermented black beans, and eggs, and is thickened with starch. Some recipes incorporate pork mince and soy sauce.
What is the white stuff in lobster sauce? ›
White stuff=hemolymph. It is congealed blood of the lobster. Also completely safe to eat or add to sauces or soups.
Why are lobsters killed before cooking? ›
A researcher in animal behaviour recommends people kill their lobsters before cooking them, after extensive research suggests crustaceans can feel pain. Robert Elwood, professor emeritus of animal behaviour at Queen's University in Northern Ireland, has spent more than a decade researching the issue.
What brings out the flavor of lobster? ›
Thyme: With a subtle, dry, slightly minty flavor, thyme is a classic, fresh and flexible seasoning that serves to subtly enhance your lobster and gently bring out its best. Tarragon: Delicate, light, bittersweet and reminiscent of anise, tarragon is an aromatic and unique lobster spice you'll love.
Can you eat lobster without butter? ›
Plus, our simple, tasty olive oil and lemon baste means you can enjoy a luscious portion of high protein lobster without drenching it drawn butter, which is loaded with saturated fat! If you're starting with a live lobster and want to dispatch it humanely, here's the trick.
Is it better to use salted or unsalted butter for lobster? ›
Butter – Unsalted melted butter is what I like to use to brush the raw lobster tails because I season the meat with salt on both sides. However, I like to serve cooked lobster tails with melted salted butter. So you'll need both salted and unsalted butter for this recipe.
I grab a heavy spoon and used that to crack lobster claws. If you have a hammer handle, that would do too.
How unhealthy is shrimp and lobster sauce? ›
Shrimp with lobster sauce
Compared to many other takeout options, it's relatively low in calories and high in protein, with 31 grams of protein and 279 calories in a 1-cup (185-gram) serving. It also contains 14.5 grams of fat ( 15 ).
Why is there no lobster in shrimp and lobster sauce? ›
Was there lobster in the dish at one time, but later omitted due to the high cost of lobster? The most likely theory is that it evolved from the sauce used in an old classic Lobster Cantonese recipe, but made with more affordable shrimp instead of lobster.
Why is lobster meat so tasty? ›
They Are Simply The Most Delicious
Cold water equals sweeter meat – period. And you won't find that in lobsters who grow in warmer ocean temperatures. The meat of Maine lobsters is so much sweeter because they grow in cold water. In addition, the cold water keeps Maine lobsters from absorbing the salt in the water.
What is seafood butter sauce made of? ›
Typically made with garlic, butter, and Old Bay seasoning - a blend of herbs and spices that's popular in the region. The combination of flavours is perfect for accenting cooked seafood. Crab legs, lobster tails, and shrimp (prawns) are delicious when dipped in this savoury sauce.
What is butter sauce made of? ›
It's basically a sauce made with butter, finely minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt and lemon juice. For extra POW. And to cut through the richness of the butter just a tad. You can leave out the lemon, if you wish but who doesn't love a good Lemon Butter Sauce drizzled on a piece of fish.
What are the ingredients for lobster newburg? ›
What does Chinese lobster sauce taste like? ›
Whether you toss it with shrimp or lobster the star of any properly made lobster sauce is smattering of fermented black beans. The shriveled soy beans have a snappy, tart flavor profile and, like most fermented foods, bring mysterius umami notes to a dish.
