Luxurious Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

For the Lobster:

• 1½ to 2 lbs lobster tail meat, cut into bite-sized chunks

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

• 1 tablespoon white wine

• Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster:

• Begin by cutting the lobster tail meat into bite-sized chunks. Pat the pieces dry with a paper towel.

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the lobster chunks with salt and pepper.

• Add the lobster meat to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the lobster is opaque and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook. Once done, remove from the skillet and set aside.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

• In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.

• Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown, being careful not to burn the garlic.

• Add 1 tablespoon of white wine and let it simmer for a minute, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.

• Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and fresh thyme. Season with red pepper flakes, depending on your spice preference.

• Continue to cook for another minute, stirring occasionally, to combine all the flavors.

3. Combine the Lobster and Sauce:

• Add the cooked lobster chunks back into the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss gently to coat the lobster in the sauce, heating it through for another 2 minutes.

4. Serve:

• Once everything is well coated and the lobster is heated through, remove the skillet from the heat.

• Plate the lobster bites and drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the top.

• Garnish with additional chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.

Tips:

• For extra richness, you can finish the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.

• Serve the lobster bites with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce or over a bed of pasta or rice for a more filling meal.

These Luxurious Lobster Bites in Aromatic Garlic Butter Sauce are the perfect dish for a special occasion or to treat yourself to a fancy dinner at home. The tender lobster, rich garlic butter sauce, and fresh herbs create a combination that’s absolutely irresistible! Enjoy!