Lobster Side Dishes
Elevate your lobster meal with these five delicious side dish pairings that enhance flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Creamy Risotto
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Ensure broth is gluten-free if needed.
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with almond or coconut cream for lighter option.
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Roasted Asparagus
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to taste Salt and pepper
Zesty Salad
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Chop vegetables, measure liquids, and have everything ready.
Cooking
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and parsley once off the heat for garlic butter sauce.
- In a separate pot, heat olive oil, sauté onions until translucent, and add Arborio rice.
- Gradually add warm broth, stirring consistently until rice absorbs liquid. Finish with cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently.
- Boil peeled and chopped potatoes until fork-tender, drain and mash with garlic, milk, and butter. Season to taste.
Serving
- Arrange the risotto, roasted asparagus, and mashed potatoes artfully on the plate alongside the lobster. Drizzle garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster and side dishes.
- Serve immediately while everything is hot.
Notes
These side dishes are versatile and can be adjusted for dietary needs. Great for formal events or casual dinners.