Lobster Escargot with Herb Butter and Melted Cheese Recipe
Lobster Escargot is an elegant and indulgent appetizer featuring tender chunks of lobster baked in a garlic and parsley butter, topped with melted Havarti cheese, and served with crusty bread. This dish combines rich flavors and creamy textures to create a luxurious treat perfect for special occasions or gourmet entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster
- 2–3 raw lobster tails (cut into 1-inch chunks)
Butter Mixture
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 shallot (minced well)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced well)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cheese and Serving
- 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese (or Gouda, or Mozzarella)
- Crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the lobster escargot evenly.
- Prepare Lobster: Remove the lobster meat from the tails and cut it into 1-inch pieces, making sure each piece fits nicely into the escargot baking dish cavities.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with finely chopped parsley, minced shallot, minced garlic cloves, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated, creating a flavorful butter mixture.
- Assemble Dish: Place one piece of lobster in each cavity of an escargot baking dish. Then, spoon about 1 teaspoon of the garlic butter mixture over each piece of lobster to enhance the flavor.
- Bake Lobster: Place the escargot dish on a baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. This cooking time allows the lobster to cook through while infusing it with the buttery garlic flavors.
- Broil with Cheese: After baking, sprinkle shredded Havarti cheese evenly over each lobster portion. Place the dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful buttery sauce.
Notes
- Havarti cheese can be substituted with Gouda or Mozzarella based on preference.
- If an escargot baking dish is not available, small ramekins or a baking dish with small wells can be used as an alternative.
- Fresh lobster tails provide the best flavor, but cooked lobster meat can be used to reduce prep time.
- Broiling times may vary by oven; watch carefully to avoid burning the cheese.
- This recipe pairs well with a dry white wine or champagne for a luxurious dining experience.
Keywords: Lobster escargot, garlic butter lobster, baked lobster appetizer, seafood appetizer, cheesy lobster bites
