Lobster Dishes

Boiling is the most popular and simplest way of preparing a Maine lobster. Live lobsters are plopped into a large pot of boiling water seasoned with sea salt and cooked depending on the size of the lobster — the bigger the lobster, the longe... READ MORE

One of New England cuisine staples, the Maine-style lobster roll consists of a chilled lobster salad tucked into New England-style split-top buns. The lobster salad, at its basic, is made with knuckle and claw meat that is dressed in mayonnaise an... READ MORE

Lobster roll is a Maine specialty consisting of cooked lobster meat that is, ideally, drizzled with melted butter and placed into long hot dog rolls. Additionally, the sandwich might include lettuce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Traditiona... READ MORE

The first type of lobster roll to exist, the Connecticut-style lobster roll, is characterized by the fact that it's warm; both the lobster meat and the roll are. The lobster meat is steamed or boiled, tucked into a toasted and warm New England-sty... READ MORE

Lobster fra diavolo is an Italian-American dish, a blend of American ingredients with the Italian-style of cooking, where a lobster in a spicy red tomato sauce is paired with pasta. The origins of the dish are still debated; some claim it’s ... READ MORE

This Italian classic couples linguine pasta with tender lobster meat. The dish starts with a sauce that combines lobster meat and sautéed shallots, garlic, or onions, which are usually deglazed with white wine and finished off with tomatoes... READ MORE

The main element in this exquisite Greek dish is lobster meat that is coupled with a flavorful tomato-based sauce and served over pasta. The dish is typically prepared with spaghetti, while the sauce is usually enriched with wine and various herbs... READ MORE

Langosta de Puerto Nuevo is a traditional lobster dish originating from Puerto Nuevo in Baja California. The dish is usually made with a combination of lobster, butter, salt, pepper, and oil or lard. The lobster is cut in half, seasoned with salt ... READ MORE

The extravagant lobster Thermidor is a classic French dish. Made with lobster meat which is sautéed in wine or cognac, and mixed with a creamy egg-based sauce and cheese, the dish is assembled and baked in whole lobster tails. Numerous stor... READ MORE

Curried lobster is a flavorful Jamaican dish consisting of lobster pieces, tomato, garlic, onion, water, and seasonings such as curry powder, hot peppers, thyme, and cumin. It should be noted that tropical, Caribbean lobsters are quite different t... READ MORE

Lobster a l'americaine is a traditional dish with many variations and optional ingredients. It's usually made with a combination of lobster meat, carrots, celery, shallots, tomato paste, garlic, dry white wine, cognac or dry sherry, chicken or fis... READ MORE

Risotto alla crema di scampi is an Italian dish that is made using Carnaroli or Arborio rice and a cream made of scampi (a type of small lobster). Preparation involves creating a rich stock from scampi heads and ... READ MORE

Aragosta alla Catalana is an Italian dish originating from Sardinia. The salad is prepared with lobster, tomatoes, onions, oil, and lemon. Depending on the variations, the dish can also contain potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and capers. The lobster is... READ MORE

This American classic consists of lobster tail chunks, clarified butter, cream, egg yolks, Madeira wine, and cayenne pepper. It was invented in 1876 by Charles Ranhofer, a chef at Delmonico's in New York City, although some claim... READ MORE

Scampi in saor is a traditional dish originating from Veneto. The dish is made with a technique called in saor, where fish or seafood is marinated in a mixture of onions, pine nuts, raisins, olive oil, white wine, and vinegar. Although sardines ar... READ MORE

Langouste a la vanille is a traditional dish originating from the Comoros Islands. The dish is made with lobster and vanilla beans as the key ingredients. Other ingredients include butter, olive oil, shallots, white wine, vinegar, clover sprouts, ... READ MORE

Dublin lawyer is a traditional dish that's named after the city's wealthy lawyers and their love for whiskey. Although there are variations made with shrimp or crab, the dish is usually made with a combination of lobster and a sauce consisting of ... READ MORE