The half lobster shells, generously stuffed with a sauté of lobster meat, tarragon butter, and golden breadcrumbs, sit atop a base of fresh herbs. Beside the lobster halves are lemon wedges and a ramekin of melted tarragon butter. The lobster's natural reds contrast beautifully with the greens, yellows and browns, making the plate pop.

New York-Style Stuffed Lobster with Tarragon Butter

Name: New York-Style Stuffed Lobster with Tarragon Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: whole medium-sized lobster, 4 split in half, lobster meat removed and chopped; fresh tarragon, 1 bunch chopped; unsalted butter, 1 cup at room temperature; lemon, 2 zest and juice, and extra for garnish; Panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup; garlic cloves, 2 finely chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: September 25, 2024

In honor of National Lobster Day, we'll be bringing the taste of the Northeast to your dinner table with a visually stunning delicacy. This dazzling medley of succulent lobster, fresh herbs, golden panko, and vibrant tarragon butter takes the humble lobster to new gastronomic heights.

Ingredients (for 4)

Whole medium-sized lobster - 4 - split in half, lobster meat removed and chopped
Fresh tarragon - 1 bunch - chopped
Unsalted butter - 1 cup - at room temperature
Lemon - 2 - zest and juice, and extra for garnish
Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
Garlic cloves - 2 - finely chopped
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕓

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 - 🌿🧈🍋

Mix the chopped tarragon with the butter, lemon zest, and juice. Set aside half for serving.
Step 3 - 🧄🔥🍳

Sauté the garlic in a bit of the tarragon butter over medium heat.
Step 4 - 🦞🍳🔥

Add the chopped lobster to the pan and cook gently until just heated through.
Step 5 - 🍞🧂🌿

Remove from heat and mix in the panko breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and add the rest of the tarragon butter.
Step 6 - 🦞🍛🥄

Stuff the lobster shells with the mixture, pressing down slightly.
Step 7 - 🔥🍽️🕒

Place the lobsters on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the stuffing is golden and crisp.
Step 8 - 🍽️🌿🍋

Serve with the reserved tarragon butter and additional lemon wedges.

Additional

Try substituting other herbs like dill or parsley for the tarragon for a different taste profile. If you want a crunchier topping, replace the panko breadcrumbs with crushed croutons or even savory granola. Kids can help by tearing the herbs or zesting the lemons. This dish is best enjoyed with white wine, preferably Chardonnay.