Description
A luxurious seafood dish featuring a whole lobster stuffed with a savory breadcrumb and seafood mixture, perfect for special occasions or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 whole lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/4 cup crab meat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place lobsters in the freezer for 20 minutes to sedate. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the lobsters for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Split each lobster in half lengthwise and remove the tomalley and stomach sac. Set meat aside if desired to mix with stuffing.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, crab meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined and heated through.
- Stuff the breadcrumb mixture into the lobster cavities.
- Place lobsters on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until stuffing is golden and lobster is heated through.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute scallops or other seafood for shrimp or crab if preferred.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for better texture and flavor.
- Serve with melted butter or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed lobster
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg