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Split baked stuffed lobster topped with golden breadcrumbs on a white platter with melted butter, lemon wedge, and a bowl of steaming clams in the background on a blue-check tablecloth.
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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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.