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    • Lobster Scampi

    Lobster Scampi

    Mark Sharron
    Medium difficulty
    35 minutes
    02-Apr

    Lobster Scampi is a classic Italian-American dish favourite among seafood lovers. This dish is made with fresh lobster, butter, garlic, wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, chives, and Parmesan cheese. This decadent dish will impress any dinner guest and is surprisingly easy to make. Lobster Scampi will surely become a regular in your dinner rotation with its rich, buttery flavour and succulent lobster. 

     

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    Ingredients

    • 2 (1-1/4 pound) live lobsters
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/4 cup white wine
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    Method

    • Step-by-Step Method for Lobster Scampi
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil
    • Place the live lobsters in the boiling water and cook for 6–8 minutes until shells turn bright red
    • Remove lobsters from water and allow to cool slightly
    • While lobsters cool, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat
    • Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant
    • Pour white wine into the pan and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly
    • Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pan; stir to incorporate
    • Remove lobster meat from cooled shells, extracting tail, claw, and knuckle meat in large chunks
    • Season the garlic-wine-butter sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Add lobster meat to the pan and cook gently for 2–3 minutes, turning to warm through without overcooking
    • Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chives into the pan; stir to distribute
    • Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss lightly to combine, letting it melt into the sauce
    • Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed
    • Transfer lobster and sauce to warm serving plates, arranging lobster pieces attractively
    • Spoon extra sauce over lobster
    • Garnish plates with additional parsley and chives as desired
    • Serve immediately, optionally with toasted bread or over cooked pasta if desired (not included in nutrition)
    • Wipe plate edges for clean presentation before serving