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Lobster & Crab Butter Bombs

Succulent chunks of premium lobster tail and sweet lump crab meat clustered together and baked in a rich pool of spiced garlic and paprika butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 4 medium raw lobster tails shelled and chopped into chunks
  • 8 oz lump crab meat picked over for shells
Spiced Garlic Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Baking dish or Cast Iron Skillet
  • Kitchen shears
  • Small Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Thoroughly pat the chopped lobster meat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, gently gently fold the raw lobster chunks and lump crab meat together.
  3. Form the seafood mixture into loose clusters (bombs) and arrange them closely together in a baking dish or cast iron skillet.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, Old Bay, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice.
  5. Pour the hot spiced butter evenly over all the seafood clusters in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated and resting in a pool of butter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes, or just until the lobster meat turns opaque and firm. Optional: Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for slight charring.
  7. Remove from oven, garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread and lemon wedges.

Notes

Be very careful not to overbake the seafood. Lobster becomes rubbery if left in the oven too long. Pull it out the moment it turns white and opaque.