Baked Stuffed Lobster
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this indulgent Baked Stuffed Lobster recipe, a luxurious blend of fresh, oceanic flavors and comforting textures. Succulent whole lobsters are halved and filled with a rich seafood stuffing made from tender shrimp, scallops, buttery breadcrumbs, and aromatic herbs, perfectly balanced with zesty lemon juice and a hint of paprika. The lobsters are baked to perfection with a splash of dry white wine that keeps the meat moist and enhances the dish's rich flavor profile. Ready in under an hour, this showstopping dish is a seafood lover's dream, ideal for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home. Serve with melted butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon for an unforgettable feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Whole live lobsters
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Shallot, finely chopped
- 3 ounces Cooked shrimp, chopped
- 3 ounces Cooked scallops, chopped
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the lobsters by placing them on their backs on a cutting board. Using a sharp chef's knife, split each lobster down the middle from head to tail. Remove the stomach, intestines, and tomalley (green part) but leave the shell and claws intact. Rinse the lobster halves under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Stir in the chopped shrimp and scallops, and cook for 2-3 minutes until just heated through. Remove the skillet from heat.
Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the seafood mixture. Stir to combine well, and adjust seasoning as needed. This will be your stuffing.
Place the lobster halves in a baking dish, shell side down. Carefully spoon an equal amount of the stuffing onto the cavity of each lobster, pressing lightly to pack it in.
Pour the white wine into the bottom of the baking dish to help keep the lobster moist while baking.
Place the dish in the preheated oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and the stuffing is golden brown.
Remove the stuffed lobsters from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the baked stuffed lobsters immediately with lemon wedges, melted butter, or your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 471 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 4532 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 89.7 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
