Perhaps it's all those people vacationing in Cape Cod or Nantucket, posting those mouthwatering food photos and subliminally making us dream of lobster.
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Whatever the reason, summer is traditionally lobster season -- lobster rolls, grilled lobster, steamed lobster.
But there's more than one way to cook a crustacean.
Instead of classic eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, make this rich dish even richer with lobster. The Bite House's version of this brunch staple incorporates poached eggs, cooked lobster meat, and a toasted English muffin. Top it off with traditional hollandaise sauce for an unforgettable Sunday morning treat.
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This unique dip is best served piping hot. Malcolm Bedell at From Away adds hot sauce and a bit of crunch to dress this recipe up. We would say what can be better than toasted bread and fresh lobster, but the addition of melted cheese really takes this recipe over the top.
Macaroni and cheese is everyone's favorite comfort food. And what's more comforting than a dash of food panache? Andrea Bartholomew from The Framed Table uses two pounds of lobster and mixes it with dubliner cheese, pasta, and milk as the main ingredients. Top with bread crumbs for extra crunch.
Cheese, lobster, and bread - all the components of a meal that will steal your heart. Bob Deutscher from BS' in The Kitchen recommends a mix of gruyere, gouda and cheddar cheese for the strongest flavor. He also suggests using mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to complete this easy-to-make, even easier-to-eat sandwich. Cut off the crust while you're at it. We know your inner child wants to.
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A health way to prepare lobster; this salad is topped with a tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard and fresh herbs. Sonia from The Healthy Foodie uses a third-pound of cooked lobster meat, and a variety of summer vegetables including avocado, tomato, and red onion to create a light taste. The addition of buttery lobster will change the salad from a boring batch of greens to a delicious meal in minutes.
Spruce any pasta up with the addition of fresh lobster and light vegetables. Rachael Dyer from Movita Beaucoup serves a delicious, sweet and tangy cold pasta salad, but uses less mayonnaise to keep this dish healthier. Make sure you refrigerate this before you serve for optimal results.
Deemed the official burger of summer by creator Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest, this lobster burger is a healthier version of the ground beef classic. She makes the patty from a combination of lobster and shrimp, but recommmends more lobster if your budget allows. The lobster is grilled and topped with brown butter lemon aioli and a basil corn and peach salsa. Complete with a toasted bun to finish this jaw-dropping burger.
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Just when you thought a BLT couldn't get better, Linda Lyell from A Muse in My Kitchen adds rich lobster to an all-time favorite. Along with poached lobster tail, she uses fresh avocado and her Saucy Mama's Creamy Garlic Mustard. Serve with toasted bread and enjoy this bacony-lobster goodness.
Forget about crab cakes (at least for the moment). Barbara Mayhew of My Island Bistro Kitchen combines mashed potatoes, cheese, a beaten egg, herbs and tartar sauce to make this heavenly dish. Top with breadcrumbs to make sure your patties won't fall apart and bake in the oven for six to seven minutes.
This lobster pot pie makes your mouth water. Lisa Johnson from Cooking with Curls uses fresh herbs, butter, flower, coconut milk, lobster, vegetables and stock to create this dish. Top this with an adorable homemade lobster cookie; don't worry you don't have to hand make them. Johnson says you can buy the lobster cookie cutter straight from eBay.