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lobster dip recipe
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This indulgent lobster dip features crispy edges and a creamy, flavorful center, making it an ideal appetizer or hearty snack for any gathering. It balances simple ingredients with robust taste for a gourmet experience without complication.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, rough chopped into 0.5–0.75 inch pieces
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup full-fat sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, divided
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon vegetable-based chili oil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Lightly grease a 1-quart (1-liter) oven-safe baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely minced yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded Cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, the cooled onion and garlic mixture, 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 0.5 teaspoon coarse sea salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined, creamy, and smooth.
- Fold in Lobster: Gently fold in the chopped lobster meat, being careful not to overmix to preserve its tender texture.
- Assemble Dip: Spoon the lobster mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it’s spread from edge to edge.
- Prepare Panko Topping: In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, the remaining 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon coarse sea salt. Stir until the panko is evenly coated.
- Bake Until Golden: Sprinkle the spiced panko crumble evenly over the top of the lobster dip. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges and the panko crumble is golden brown and crisp on top.
- Rest & Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving directly in its baking dish.
Notes
For alternative cooking methods, this dip can be heated on the stovetop (10-15 minutes), in a slow cooker (1-2 hours on LOW), or in an air fryer at 350F (175C) for 15-20 minutes. Ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg