This easy recipe for Lobster BLT Salad takes your favorite sandwich, adds some seafood and turns it into a scrumptious main course salad!
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Why this recipe works
If I ever had to make the choice between lobster and bacon (please no!) I’m honestly not sure what I would do.
I’m happy to say this probably won’t happen, but even more happy is that this recipe combines lobster salad and bacon sandwiches!
It uses just 4 ounces of lobster (about one lobster) for two people, so this luxurious salad won’t break the bank. And as if that all wasn’t enough, it’s ready in just about 30 minutes. Now THAT’S delicious!
Ingredients you need
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Lobster: You can get your lobster meat a bunch of different ways. You can cook your own, you can buy a whole lobster and ask your supermarket fish counter to steam it, or you can buy frozen cooked lobster meat. Check out more details in the FAQ section below!
- Bacon: We like thick cut bacon for this recipe, but any kind will work.
- Bread Crumbs: You can make your own fresh bread crumbs by whirling up a slice of bread in your food processor.
- Old Bay: You can find this classic seafood seasoning in the spice aisle of your supermarket.
- Tomatoes: We like cherry tomatoes for this recipe, but you can also cut up a large tomato into bite sized chunks, especially in fresh tomato season!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.
Here’s how you make this recipe
STEP 1: It starts, as so many delectable things do in my world, with bacon. Chop it up, cook it up in a skillet, scoop it out but save those magical bacon drippings, because first you are going to warm up some cooked lobster chunks in them.
STEP 2: Add the lobster to the skillet and stir it around just until it warmed up, about 3 minutes…oh my goodness.
STEP 3: Once the lobster is done, transfer it (with any juices from the pan) into a bowl and now dump some fresh bread crumbs into the skillet (you can make fresh bread crumbs in a snap by whirling a piece of bread in your food processor). Stir the crumbs in the drippings until they are golden. Scoop ’em out.
STEP 4: Now mix up some mayonnaise with a little Old Bay seasoning (this is a lovely seafood spice mixture that you can find in your spice aisle of the supermarket), and then plunk the cooked lobster and its juices into it. Add in some chopped lettuce, some sweet cherry tomatoes and that cooked bacon and toss again.
STEP 5: Now divide this heavenly mixture among two plates and scatter those toasty breadcrumbs on top. And you’re done!
Recipe FAQs
I will sometimes ask the supermarket to steam the lobster for me while I am doing the rest of my shopping so all I need to do is shell it and chop it up. There’s also a brand of cooked frozen lobster called Cozy Harbor that is pretty much a full cooked chopped lobster.
Yes and yes! If you have a lobster tail on hand, that will work just fine – cut it onto bite-sized pieces and cook it until it is done in those bacon drippings, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Nope! You can skip the warming up step and have your lobster cool or at room temperature if you prefer.
You can! Shrimp will work just fine for this recipe. You can put shelled raw shrimp of any size in the skillet with the bacon drippings and cook them up for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Old Bay is a seafood seasoning that is a mixture of celery salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika and a few others. You can find it in the spice aisle of your grocery store, and it adds a delightful flavor to your shrimpies. And if you want to try your hand at mixing up your own, here’s a recipe for the homemade version!
Yep, although I would put the lettuce and bread crumbs in at the last minute so things stay as crispy as possible.
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Equipment we used for this recipe
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- Cutting Board: These sturdy, dishwasher-safe cutting boards come in all different sizes.
- Tongs: We have this essential kitchen tool in all sizes from short to extra long.
- Medium Skillet: We have a drawer full of these, but this one is our fave.
- Pyrex Mixing Bowls: These classic sturdy bowls come in all different sizes, and are great for everything from mixing ingredients to being casual serving bowls.
Yep. That’s what I’m talking about. Summer at the seashore in a bowl.
Happy sigh!
What to serve with this recipe
Other lobster recipes we love!
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Lobster BLT Salad
This easy recipe for Lobster BLT Salad takes your favorite sandwich, adds some seafood and turns it into a scrumptious main course salad!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cooked lobster, cut into chunks
- 2 slices bacon, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Put bacon in a medium skillet and cook over medium high heat until done to your liking. Scoop it out and drain on paper towels, leaving drippings in skillet.
- Add lobster meat to the skillet and cook it in the bacon drippings until it is done, stirring frequently, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the size of the chunks. Transfer the lobster and any juices from the pan into a bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs to the skillet, still over medium high heat, and stir until golden and crispy. Scoop out and set aside.
- Mix the mayo and the Old Bay seasoning together in a large bowl. Add the lobster with any juices and toss until coated. Add the lettuce, tomatoes and cooked bacon and toss again.
- Divide among two plates, sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and serve!
Notes
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- Lobster: You can get your lobster meat a bunch of different ways. You can cook your own, you can buy a whole lobster and ask your supermarket fish counter to steam it, or you can buy frozen cooked lobster meat. Check out more details in the FAQ section in the post above!
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- Bacon: We like thick cut bacon for this recipe, but any kind will work.
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- Bread Crumbs: You can make your own fresh bread crumbs by whirling up a slice of bread in your food processor.
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- Old Bay: You can find this classic seafood seasoning in the spice aisle of your supermarket.
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- Tomatoes: We like cherry tomatoes for this recipe, but you can also cut up a large tomato into bite sized chunks, especially in fresh tomato season!
Charlotte says
Love this twist on a classic BLT! This was a delicious summer meal to have outside!
We have to do ALL the eating outside while we can, right? :)
Martha in KS says
I need something to take to a picnic. I’ll be making this using shrimp. Thanks for the recipe!
I hope you love it as much as we do Martha – we love it just as much with shrimp as we do with lobster. :) Happy weekend!