Lobster thermidor

17 lobster recipes

Janine Ratcliffe

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Make the most of this sought-after shellfish with our recipes, from lobster rolls to lobster macaroni cheese and a posh twist on fish and chips

Looking for easy lobster recipes? Want to know how to eat lobster? Try our ideas here then check out our crab recipes, including crab thermidor.

Lobster makes an excellent entertaining dish when you're really trying to impress – try lobster tails, lobster macaroni cheese and a seriously posh version of a prawn cockail.

When is lobster in season?

Lobster season starts in October and ends in April.

How to serve cooked lobster

Serve hot with a garlic melted butter for a classic approach.
Halve and fill with a cheesy white sauce before grilling for a classic lobster thermidor.
Use the meat to elevate comforting dishes such as lobster macaroni cheese or creamy lobster bisque.
For a lighter option, serve cold with homemade mayonnaise, béarnaise or hollandaise for dipping.
Add lobster to salads or rolls—try a lobster roll with lemony mayonnaise in a soft brioche bun.

What to have with lobster

Pair with sides like leafy green salads, crusty bread, or even chips for a posh twist on fish and chips.

Lobster recipes

Lobster thermidor

This classic lobster dish offers luxury and comfort in equal measure. It requires a little effort to make, but its impressive results. Take it further with a leafy green salad and crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.

A lobster thermidor on a white serving plate

Lobster bisque

Make this creamy lobster bisque for a dinner party starter or special occasion.

Classic lobster roll

We’ve got the Americans to thank for lobster rolls. Our favourite rolls are at Fraq’s Loster Shack and Hawksmoor, but now that Ocado sells frozen lobster tails they’re very easy to make yourself at home. Other supermarkets sell smaller, Canadian lobsters, which you can also use in this recipe.

Lobster Roll Recipe

Creamy lobster linguine

We've make lobster the star of this luxurious pasta dish, combining linguine, cream, parmesan, fennel and seafood.

Two white and blue bowls of lobster pasta with white wine on the side

Lobster toastie

Take your toastie up a notch with chunky chopped lobster in a silky, oozy four-cheese sauce.

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Lobster thermidor en croûte

We've given a twist to the classic salmon en croûte with a luxurious lobster thermidor filling. Serve this as a centrepiece on Christmas Eve with buttered cabbage.

Lobster macaroni cheese

Try our easy yet impressive mac 'n' cheese recipe with lobster. Everyone loves mac ’n’ cheese, but the addition of sweet, rich lobster turns this into a luxurious treat. This would make a brilliant Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve celebration dinner.

Lobster Mac and Cheese Recip

Lobster and kimchi

An exclusive Richard Corrigan lobster recipe, straight from his kitchen at Daffodil Mulligan. It takes a little effort to make, but the results are awe-inspiring.

Bateman's lobster rolls

The lobster roll to end all lobster rolls, from Manzi's seafood restaurant in Soho. Homemade mayo and a sharp thousand island dressing take this posh sandwich to the next level.

Bateman's lobster roll

Chinese lobster noodles

Chef Jeremy Pang's lobster dish combines the meaty shellfish with stir-fried egg noodles and an umami oyster sauce.

Lobster tail pasta

Lobster tails are a good-value way to buy lobster, though if you have access to whole lobster add the claw meat to the recipe as well. Ready cooked, this luxurious meal can be on the table in less than 20 minutes, making it a brilliant Friday night dinner. What better way to start the weekend? We have plenty more posh pasta recipes here.

Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Lobster

Lobster goujons with courgette fries

Lobster and chips, anyone? Put a sophisticated modern twist on the classic British fish and chips with this recipe for lobster goujons with courgette fries.

Lobster and fries

Baked lobster fideo pasta

Check out this baked lobster fideo from David Gingell of Western's Laundry, one of London's hottest new restaurants. This recipe not only looks impressive, it's packed with flavour too. It may take a little bit of effort but it's definitely worth it.

Baked Lobster Fideo Pasta

Lobster salad with salsify and orange

This lobster dish is dressed with a vermouth, shallot, star anise and clove reduction. The finished result is served with orange segments and salsify. Tricky but worth it.

Lobster Salad Recipe With Salsify and Orange

Prawn and lobster cocktail

John Torode uses a mixture of big meaty prawns and smaller sweet ones for texture and flavour, with added lobster for a special starter. The sauce is rich and refreshing with a spicy kick. You can make the sauce in advance then assemble everything just before serving.

Lobster curry

If you want to try cooking lobster, this Thai green curry is a great place to start. Divide the lobster into the claws and tail meat as they have different cooking times. Prawns would also work here. Make sure you have lots of fresh herbs to give that true Thai flavour.

Lobster Curry Recipe

Mini lobster rolls

These mini lobster rolls are easy to make but look impressive -–perfect for hassle-free entertaining. Try our other canapes ideas here.

Authors

Janine Ratcliffe in a short sleeved long dress sitting on a chair beneath palm trees on a balcony

Janine RatcliffeFood director

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