Crab-Stuffed Lobster Recipe

This crab-stuffed lobster makes a delicious entree. Perfect for that romantic dinner at home. It also makes a great entree for a dinner party.

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 qt. water
• 2 tbsp. salt
• 2 (1 1/2-1 3/4 lb.) live lobsters
• 1/2 lb. fresh lump crabmeat
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp. Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 tsp. Creole or Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• Chive Butter Sauce
• Ingredients for chive butter sauce:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp. whipping cream
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to boiling in large Dutch oven. Plunge lobsters headfirst into boiling water; return to boiling. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes; drain and cool. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Break off large claws and legs. Remove meat and set aside. Break off tail. Cut top of tail shell lengthwise using kitchen shears. Cut through center of meat and remove vein. Rinse and set aside.
3. Stir together crabmeat, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, Creole seasoning and pepper; spoon into tails. Place on a large baking sheet.
4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. Serve with Chive Butter Sauce.
6. Chive Butter Sauce:
7. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add whipping cream and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, chives and garlic. Serve immediately.
8. Serves 2