What is the best way to get cooked lobster meat?

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.

Can I use raw lobster meat?

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.

Do I need to heat up the cooked lobster for this recipe?

Nope! You can skip the warming up step and have your lobster cool or at room temperature if you prefer.

Can I use a different kind of seafood for this recipe?

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 !

Can this be made ahead of time?

Yep, although I would put the lettuce and bread crumbs in at the last minute so things stay as crispy as possible.

Have a question that I didn't cover?

Pop it in the comments and I promise to answer pronto!

Try This Mouthwatering Lobster BLT Salad Recipe

Lobster BLT Salad

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

This easy recipe for Lobster BLT Salad takes your favorite sandwich, adds some seafood and turns it into a scrumptious main course salad!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

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

- 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!

- 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!

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/lobster-blt-salad/