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    February 3, 2022 Last Modified: February 3, 2022 By Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com 1 Comment

    What To Serve With Lobster

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    If you’re wondering what to serve with lobster, take a look at this list of my favorite lobster side dishes that will pair perfectly! Every dish on this list is made better when served with tender, buttery lobster!

    Square image of a whole cooked lobster on a wood background.

    You can never go wrong with lobster as the main course of any dinner!

    Lobster is sumptuous seafood that is often associated with celebrating a special occasion. Well, there is no reason to wait for a holiday or formal occasion, you can have a lobster dinner any day of the week!

    As delicious as lobster is on its own, you may be wondering what else you can serve with it to make it a complete dinner. Since you don’t need a ton of ingredients or hours of preparation time to cook lobster, you can really focus on making the perfect sides!

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    • 1. Boiled Corn on the Cob
    • 2. Mashed Potatoes
    • 3. Steamed Clams
    • 4. Calamari
    • 5. Drawn Butter
    • 6. Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
    • 7. Coleslaw
    • 8. Clam Chowder
    • 9. Garlic Bread
    • 10. Potato Salad
    • 11. Glazed Carrots
    • 12. Parmesan Risotto
    • 13. Lemon Asparagus Orzo
    • 14. Cucumber Salad
    • 15. Caesar Salad
    • 🦞 More Great Lobster Sides!
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    We've compiled a list of the best dishes to serve with lobster down below, each one is bursting with flavor and a perfect match for lobster!

    1. Boiled Corn on the Cob

    It's the perfect summertime side dish, with its juicy sweetness and golden color. Put some butter on top, season it with salt and pepper, then chow down.

    I boil my corn in milk and butter. The result is a delectable side dish that goes well with almost anything.

    Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
    I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! It's just as easy as boiling or steaming corn on the cob, but this version is so superbly sweet and soft that you will make it your new 'go-to' method of cooking your corn!
    Check out this recipe
    Halved sweet corn cobs shown in the water, milk, and butter mixture that they were boiled in on the stovetop.

    2. Mashed Potatoes

    The simplicity of mashed potatoes makes it a comfort food staple. A creamy, delicious mash goes great with buttery lobster meat!

    Homemade mashed potatoes are rich and creamy, quick to prepare, and always a crowd favorite.

    Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    There's no such thing as leftovers when you're serving these super creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, BakeItWithLove.com

    3. Steamed Clams

    Steamed clams taste delicious served on their own, over pasta, or as a side dish. This clam dish is quite simple to prepare and always turns out to be absolutely wonderful!

    Serve these wine steamed clams alongside some lobster, and you've got yourself a delicious seafood dinner!

    White Wine Steamed Clams (Tasty Littleneck Clams!)
    These delicious wine steamed clams are super quick and easy to make, but incredibly flavorful and a perfect way to enjoy your clams! Grab a good bottle of wine, some crusty bread to pull apart, and get ready to nosh on tender, fresh clams in no time!
    Check out this recipe
    Steamed Clams

    4. Calamari

    Deep-fried calamari is a great appetizer for any meal, but especially when paired with lobster or other seafood dishes! Marinara sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the crispy, light squid.

    This calamari is soaked in buttermilk and fried to crispy perfection. It’s the perfect accompaniment for some delicious lobster.

    Calamari
    Quick, crispy deep fried calamari is the perfect appetizer to enjoy with any dinner but especially alongside some more wonderful seafood! The squid is made extra tender with a soak in rich buttermilk before being fried to perfection!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead closeup on deep fried calamari served on sheet pan.

    5. Drawn Butter

    Drawn butter, which is simply melted butter, is commonly served with steamed shellfish. However, additional ingredients can be added to the butter to make it even more delicious!

    This recipe for drawn butter enhances the flavor of crab and lobster tails!

    Drawn Butter
    This is my quick, easy, and incredibly tasty Drawn Butter for Seafood that combines rich melted butter with white wine, onion, garlic, lemon, and dill. My additions make the flavor out of this world while still keeping the process really quick. It's easy enough to manage on the back burner while you're busy cooking up some fabulous seafood!
    Check out this recipe
    Drawn butter in clear bowl served on white plate with crab legs and lemon wedges.

    6. Southern Baked Mac & Cheese

    If you're looking for a rich, cheesy dish with lots of Southern flavor, then Southern baked mac and cheese is for you. You won't ever want to open a box of pre-packaged mac and cheese ever again!

    This baked mac & cheese is incredibly smooth and creamy. It’s the perfect indulgent side dish to pair with your indulgent lobster main course!

    Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    This absolutely delicious Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy! Made with a minimum of three cheeses to make the best ever mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite!!
    Check out this recipe
    My easy to make Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the best creamy mac and cheese that your family is sure to love!!

    7. Coleslaw

    Coleslaw is bursting with vibrant, fresh flavors that go well with just about anything. It is made of finely shredded raw cabbage and carrots mixed with some tangy dressing.

    The fresh flavor really compliments lobster. Plus, it is quite easy and simple to make coleslaw at home.

    Southern Coleslaw
    Quick and easy Southern coleslaw is a classic favorite side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of Southern coleslaw in a white bowl.

    8. Clam Chowder

    Clam chowder is easier to make than you might imagine. It is amazingly creamy, rich, and packed with clams!

    A bowl of clam chowder may be enjoyed in any weather, but it’s particularly good on chilly winter evenings! It’s perfect for serving up as an appetizer to a lobster dinner.

    9. Garlic Bread

    Garlic bread is a simple and tasty bonus to any meal. Making garlic bread takes only a few minutes from start to finish when made in the air fryer!

    Buttery, toasted garlic bread is especially delicious when paired with some lobster.

    Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    This easy air fryer garlic bread is perfectly crispy, crazy delicious, and done in no time at all! It's as easy as mixing your garlic butter spread and popping the slices into your air fryer - and voila! You have the best garlic bread ever!
    Check out this recipe
    Perfectly toasted air fryer garlic bread slices on wooden cutting board.

    10. Potato Salad

    Potato salad is an old-school favorite for many people. It's flavorful, and you can whip up a large amount in no time.

    What's fantastic about potato salad is that you can easily make enough for a crowd, and it makes great leftovers! It is a versatile side that goes with anything, including lobster!

    Loaded Baked Potato Salad
    My creamy loaded baked potato salad includes all of your favorite baked potato toppings mixed together, and it's so easy to make! This potato salad makes for a wonderful summer side dish, but you can serve it year-round and you won't hear any complaints!
    Check out this recipe
    Square closeup on the dished loaded baked potato salad in black bowl.

    11. Glazed Carrots

    Glazed carrots are a simple dish to prepare. It only takes a few ingredients and very little effort to cook them perfectly.

    Lobster is an excellent accompaniment to this sweet yet savory dish. Making them in advance and keeping them refrigerated until you're ready to serve them is a great way to save time!

    Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots
    Slightly sweet, absolutely tender and delicious oven roasted carrots with a sticky honey glaze...yum!
    Check out this recipe
    Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots

    12. Parmesan Risotto

    Have you ever considered making risotto but decided against it because you think it's too difficult?

    Risotto takes time but is actually very simple to make, it only requires a few ingredients.

    If you wish to impress your loved ones or guests, serve some Parmesan risotto alongside your lobster. With this lavish meal, everyone will be thanking the chef!

    Parmesan Risotto
    This super rich and creamy Parmesan Risotto (How To Make Perfect Risotto) is a base for making a variety of wonderful risotto dishes! Perfect the risotto method of cooking this rice and enjoy gourmet appetizers and risotto dinners at home!!
    Check out this recipe
    Perfectly creamy Parmesan Risotto is not as daunting as reality television makes it look! It's a super treat and easier than you might think!!

    13. Lemon Asparagus Orzo

    Serve Lemon Orzo with Asparagus as an easy and delicious main course or side dish. It’s flavorful, filling, and it cooks up quickly.

    It's a simple and healthy dish that we simply adore because it's so fresh. From the lemon zest, this dish has an exuberant citrus flavor that pairs wonderfully with shellfish.

    Lemon Asparagus Orzo
    This delicious Lemon Asparagus Orzo combines tender pieces of lightly cooked asparagus with fine orzo pasta in a tangy lemon garlic sauce! Every bite is a refreshingly light flavor combination that pairs especially well with chicken or seafood dinners!
    Check out this recipe
    Large square photo being a closeup sideview of the dished lemon asparagus orzo pasta.

    14. Cucumber Salad

    Cucumber salad is a simple and versatile side dish that takes little time to prepare. Marinating the cucumber ensures that the tangy flavors are infused into every bite.

    Cucumber salad can be made up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator! As the salad rests, it will only get tastier and more flavorful.

    The tangy fresh flavor of cucumber salad goes with lobster perfectly!

    Cucumber Vinegar Salad
    This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal! This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn't get any better!
    Check out this recipe
    Amazingly tasty cucumber vinegar salad with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.

    15. Caesar Salad

    Make your own Caesar salad and serve it with some homemade dressing! The tangy flavor of Caesar dressing compliments seafood perfectly.

    A Classic Caesar Salad with crunchy homemade croutons and a mild Caesar dressing is perfect for impressing dinner guests, as is some succulent lobster.

    Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing (no anchovies)
    This easy-to-make creamy Caesar Salad dressing without anchovies is simply the best for being incredibly quick, versatile, and super tasty! Just a few staple ingredients that you probably have on hand and voila! you have a rich, flavorful dressing ready to use!
    Check out this recipe
    Best caesar salad dressing without anchovies or eggs served with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

    🦞 More Great Lobster Sides!


    • Baked Potato
    • Breaded Stuffed Scallops
    • Blueberry Pie
    • Cherry Clafoutis

    Use these ideas the next time you're in the mood for lobster. As delicious as lobster alone is, pairing it with one of the sides mentioned above makes for a satisfying dinner.

    We'd love to know what you think! Leave a comment below and let us know what you love to serve with lobster!

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    What To Serve With Lobster: Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta (+More great Recipes!)

    If you’re wondering what to serve with lobster, take a look at this list of my favorite lobster side dishes that will pair perfectly! Every dish on this list is made better when served up with tender, buttery lobster!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 337kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup milk
    • 8 oz angel hair pasta
    • ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shaved)
    • 1 tablespoon parsley (optional garnish, chopped)

    Instructions

    • Bring a large, deep skillet or small stock pot to medium-high heat with the butter. Once the butter is melted add the garlic and saute until fragrant, stirring occasionally for about 1 minute.
      2 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoon garlic
    • Stir in the chicken broth, milk, angel hair pasta, salt, and pepper until the pasta is softened and completely covered with liquid. Bring to a boil then reduce your heat to low and simmer.
      1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 8 oz angel hair pasta, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
    • Simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for approximately 4-6 minutes or until your pasta is cooked fully. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
      ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
    • Serve immediately garnished with fresh, chopped parsley if desired.
      1 tablespoon parsley

    Equipment You May Need

    Large Stockpot
    Measuring Cups
    Grater Set

    Notes

    • If you LOVE garlic, you can use up to 1 tablespoon of minced garlic in this pasta dish.
    • To thin your sauce (if needed) simply drizzle some milk or broth into the pot of pasta until you reach your desired consistency.
    • Cooked pasta stores for up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator, but this tender pasta does not reheat well after a day or two in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 337kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) | Protein: 13g (26%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg (9%) | Sodium: 682mg (30%) | Potassium: 298mg (9%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 425IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 191mg (19%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
    Course Pasta, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Angel Vega says

      March 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      I will make this for the weekend looks so tempting. Thank you so much

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