Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Maine Lobster Piccata with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender lobster meat is bathed in a tangy lemon-caper sauce, creating a dish that is both elegant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Maine Lobster Piccata:
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked Maine lobster meat (claw, knuckle, or tail, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in white wine, lemon juice, and broth. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add capers and lobster meat, gently tossing to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until lobster is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and garnish with lemon slices.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked or high-quality frozen lobster meat.
- Have all ingredients prepped before cooking.
- Serve with angel hair pasta for a restaurant-style meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup lobster with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
