Ultimate Lobster Delight: Irresistibly Baked Good

This baked whole lobster is stuffed with buttery crackers in this fresh recipe. Great for Valentine’s Day!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1(1 1/2 pound)fresh lobster

  • ½cupbutter, melted and divided

  • 1cupcrushed buttery round crackers

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Plunge the tip of a sharp knife straight down just behind lobster’s eyes to humanely kill crustacean.

  2. Place lobster on its back and use a sharp knife to cut open the cavity. Remove the stomach and intestines, and discard. Reserve tomalley in a small bowl. Mix cracker crumbs with tomalley and spoon mixture into body cavity. Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of butter over top. Place lobster in a 2-inch-deep baking dish.

  3. Bake lobster for 30 minutes, uncovered.

  4. Turn on the oven’s broiler and cook for 3 to 5 minutes just to toast crackers before serving. Serve with remaining melted butter.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories1366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
83g
106%
Saturated Fat
36g
181%
Cholesterol
361mg
120%
Sodium
1956mg
85%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
27%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
77g
Vitamin C
6mg
28%
Calcium
256mg
20%
Iron
8mg
46%
Potassium
566mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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