Description
Garlic Butter Lobster Bites with Saffron Mash is a simple, elegant meal featuring tender lobster in a garlicky butter sauce, paired with creamy saffron-infused mashed potatoes. It’s an indulgent seafood dish that feels restaurant-worthy, yet comes together easily at home—perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lobster Bites:
- 1 lb lobster tails (meat removed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For the Saffron Mash:
- 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Saffron Mash:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peeled and chopped potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes cook, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan. Add the saffron threads and let them steep for 5 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash with butter and the saffron-infused cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Lobster Bites:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add the lobster bites and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn opaque and are cooked through.
- Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Serve:
- Plate the saffron mash, then top with the garlic butter lobster bites.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
Notes
- To make this dish even easier, you can substitute shrimp or scallops for the lobster.
- For a dairy-free option, use olive oil instead of butter, and swap the cream for a plant-based milk alternative.
- Serve with roasted asparagus or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Seafood
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Lobster Bites, Saffron Mash, Lobster Recipe, Seafood Dinner, Easy Lobster Recipe