Butter Roasted Stuffed Lobster (Elegant, Easy, Restaurant-Level)

What Makes Butter Roasted Stuffed Lobster Special

Butter Roasted Stuffed Lobster brings coastal comfort and restaurant-level flavor straight into a home kitchen. The technique borrows from classic New England lobster-bake traditions but trims away all the hassle. A hot oven coaxes out the lobster’s natural sweetness while the stuffing—golden breadcrumbs, garlic, fresh herbs, and a splash of broth—soaks up every drop of buttery richness. If you love comforting dishes like Crispy Chili Garlic Ramen or other warm, flavor-forward meals on OnePanGourmet, this dish adds a more indulgent yet approachable option to your rotation. It feels celebratory without requiring special tools or restaurant skills.

How to Prep a Lobster for Roasting

If you’ve never handled a whole lobster before, the process is far easier than it looks. Once the lobster is split down the center, it immediately becomes the ideal vessel for buttery stuffing. Cleaning and prepping only takes a few minutes, and simple steps like patting the meat dry and loosening the claws help the final roast cook evenly. A steady cutting board, a sharp knife, and basic kitchen tongs are all you need for smooth prep. For cookware, a solid, oven-safe pan such as a Lodge cast iron skillet creates perfect browning and holds heat beautifully.

Serving Ideas for Your Butter Roasted Stuffed Lobster

A squeeze of lemon brightens every bite, while chopped parsley brings freshness to balance the richness. Serve your Butter Roasted Stuffed Lobster with crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or a simple noodle bowl like Garlic Butter Noodles to create a full, celebratory plate. Keep a small ramekin of warm drawn butter on the side—it’s the finishing touch that makes the lobster taste even sweeter and more indulgent. This is the kind of dish that transforms an ordinary evening at home into something memorable and restaurant-worthy.

Brian Hennington

Butter Roasted Stuffed Lobster

A luxurious yet approachable oven-roasted stuffed lobster filled with buttery herbs, garlic, and crisp breadcrumbs. Perfect for holidays, date nights, or any moment that deserves something special.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, New England

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 whole lobsters (1.25–1.5 lb each), split and cleaned
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup seafood or chicken broth
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

• baking sheet
• chef's knife for splitting lobsters
• mixing bowl
• pastry brush for melted butter

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, broth, and 2 tbsp of the melted butter.
3. Place lobster halves cut-side up. Spoon stuffing into the cavities, gently pressing to secure.
4. Brush remaining butter over lobster meat and shells.
5. Roast for 18–20 minutes until stuffing is golden and lobster meat is opaque.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and optional drawn butter.

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately. Leftovers keep 1–2 days in an airtight container and reheat gently in a 300°F oven.

FAQ

1. Can I use frozen lobster?
Yes, as long as it's fully thawed before roasting.

2. Does lobster overcook easily?
It can—keep a close eye on the last minutes of roasting.

3. Can I swap the stuffing ingredients?
Breadcrumbs, herbs, and garlic are the baseline—beyond that, feel free to improvise.

4. What size lobster works best?
1.25–1.5 lb lobsters roast quickly and evenly.

5. Is this dish beginner-friendly?
The technique looks fancy but is simple once the lobster is split.