Description
Indulgent lobster and crab butter log, perfect for elegant gatherings or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 1 pound crab meat, cooked and flaked
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 4–5 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or softened cream cheese
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: 1 small diced jalapeño or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Gently pat lobster and crab meat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Chop lobster into bite-size pieces and flake crab meat.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, Old Bay, and chopped parsley. Mix to combine.
- Fold in the lobster and crab meat gently until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll into a tight log. Twist the ends of the parchment to secure.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Unwrap and slice into 1/4–1/2-inch rounds. Serve chilled or briefly warm before serving.
Notes
These bombs can be made ahead and stored for up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator, or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg