Baked Lobster Bombs: A Cheesy Seafood Delight!
Baked Lobster Bombs are a cheesy seafood delight featuring lobster tails topped with a rich blend of cheeses and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lobster tails, split and cleaned
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère or sharp white cheddar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Lobster Tails: Lift the lobster meat over the shell, keeping it attached at the base. Place tails in a baking dish.
- Mix Up That Bomb Sauce: Combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Brush generously over the lobster meat.
- Layer the Cheese Explosion: Mix mozzarella and Gruyère together, then top each lobster tail generously.
- Bake It to Melty Glory: Bake at 400°F for 12–14 minutes until the lobster is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish & Serve Hot: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
- Ensure the lobster is fresh for the best flavor.
- Can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster bomb
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg