Description
Crispy Lobster Bites with Garlic Butter Sauce are an irresistible seafood treat that will elevate any gathering. Each bite features tender lobster meat enveloped in a golden, crispy coating and is paired with a rich garlic butter sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for appetizers or main courses, these delightful bites promise to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with minced garlic.
- Dredge each lobster piece in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated lobster on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve baked lobster bites drizzled with garlic butter sauce and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg