The 8 Best Lobster Recipes for Every Occasion—Even Weeknights!

Easy Boiled Lobster

Start here if you love ordering lobster when you go out to eat but haven't tried cooking it at home before. One of the easiest, most basic lobster meat recipes, this simple dish will teach you how to cook a lobster and easily remove the shells. Just boil it in salted water and serve with butter or your favorite sauce.

Lobster Tails with Chive Butter

Ready to step up your seafood game a little? When you're looking to impress, a lobster tail recipe will always grab your guests' attention. This four-ingredient recipe keeps it simple so you can learn how to butterfly lobster tails, but it will look irresistible (and taste even better) when brushed with homemade chive butter.

Lobster Mac and Cheese Casserole

Turn a decadent lobster mac and cheese recipe into a casserole that is simple enough for a weeknight dinner. This dish combines a lobster tail with rigatoni, broccoli, and lots and lots of cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of bread crumbs for a little added texture (and richness).

Lobster, Mango, and Roasted Corn Lettuce Cups

This lobster salad recipe comes with a bit of a tropical twist. Rather than pairing lobster with a rich sauce or gooey noodles and cheese, this fresh salad uses mango, lime juice, and grilled corn for a light, flavorful meal. Serve on top of a lettuce leaf as a salad, or try rolling the filling into the lettuce for a refreshing wrap.

Clambake

Cooking lobster on its own is always yummy, but it really shines when paired with other seafood. A trio of lobster tails, clams, and mussels is the backbone of this classic clambake recipe, and chorizo, red potatoes, and corn are great supporting players. This grilled lobster tail recipe makes a mouthwatering summer dinner you can share with your family and friends.

Truffled Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

If you're looking for decadence, you'll find it in this lobster mac and cheese recipe. In addition to the classic ingredients, this dish adds bacon, fresh mushrooms, truffle oil, and a one-two punch of Gruyère and blue cheese. With all of those top-tier ingredients, this is definitely a lobster dish to save for a special occasion.

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Lobster Newburg

Bring seafood to brunch. This yummy lobster recipe is traditionally cooked with ingredients such as sherry and eggs; our version adds English muffins to the mix to help make it breakfast-ready. Share it with friends over brunch or dish up this recipe for a unique holiday breakfast.

Steamed Asparagus and Lobster Salad

This lobster salad recipe is definitely hearty enough to be a main meal when you're looking for a light, sophisticated dinner. Butterhead lettuce forms the base, and asparagus, lobster tail meat, and bacon help bulk it up. Drizzle on a fresh lemon-and-dill vinaigrette to help highlight the seafood flavor.