A luxurious seafood dish featuring a whole lobster stuffed with a savory breadcrumb and seafood mixture, perfect for special occasions or elegant dinners.
Author:Mollyyeh
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
UnitsScale
2 whole lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each)
1/2cup breadcrumbs
1/4cup cooked shrimp, chopped
1/4cup 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.