Lobster Scrambled Eggs
These easy lobster scrambled eggs combine tender lobster with buttery, creamy eggs for a special breakfast or brunch that’s ready in just 15 minutes!
I am a firm believer that lobster doesn’t have to wait for a special occasion. Sometimes the special occasion is simply having someone you love at the breakfast table. And sometimes that someone is you.
These lobster scrambled eggs take one of my favorite everyday comfort foods and give it a little extra sparkle. We’re talking tender pieces of lobster tucked into soft, buttery eggs, with a sprinkle of chives or scallions on top. Nothing complicated…just a few lovely ingredients getting along beautifully.
One cooked lobster is enough for two happy people, and once the meat is out of the shell, everything comes together in about 15 minutes. Add some toast, pour the coffee, and suddenly your kitchen feels like your favorite little brunch spot. Staying in has its perks!
So if you’re looking for lobster breakfast ideas, this is one of my favorite ways to turn cooked lobster into something special without spending all morning in the kitchen.
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- 🔎 A quick look at this recipe
- ⭐️ Why this recipe works
- 🦞 Ingredients you need
- 📝 Ingredient notes
- 💡 Ingredient substitution ideas
- 👩🏻🍳 Here’s how you make this recipe
- 🧐 Recipe FAQs
- 🍽️ Want to round out your meal?
- Lobster Scrambled Eggs
- Variations on this recipe
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🔎 A quick look at this recipe
- What It Is: Soft, buttery scrambled eggs folded with tender cooked lobster and topped with scallions or chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes, starting with cooked lobster
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 397
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
- Good For: A special breakfast, brunch for two, holiday mornings or breakfast for dinner!
⭐️ Why this recipe works
- 🦞 A little lobster goes a long way: One cooked lobster turns everyday scrambled eggs into a special meal for two.
- 🧈 Layers of buttery flavor: Warming the lobster in butter before folding it into the eggs makes every bite delicious.
- 🍳 Tender eggs, tender lobster: Cooking them separately lets you keep the eggs soft while warming the lobster just enough.
- ⏰ Ready in 15 minutes: Start with cooked lobster for a breakfast that feels fancy without keeping you at the stove all morning.
- 🌿 A fresh finishing touch: Chives or scallions add a little color and mild onion flavor to balance the rich eggs.
🦞 Ingredients you need
📝 Ingredient notes
- Lobster: Start with cooked lobster meat, removed from the shell and torn into bite-sized pieces. You can ask your supermarket seafood counter to steam a lobster for you, or use frozen cooked lobster meat, thawed according to the package directions.
- Eggs: We use large eggs. Whisk them thoroughly with your milk or cream so the whites and yolks are completely combined.
- Butter: You’ll use half to warm the lobster and the other half to cook the eggs.
- Milk or cream: Either works! Cream gives the eggs a richer flavor, while whole milk makes a lighter version.
- Scallions or chives: Both add a mild onion flavor and a little color. Chop them finely and sprinkle over the eggs just before serving.
- Salt and pepper: Season to taste at the end. Taste a little lobster first, since it may already bring some saltiness to the dish.
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👩🏻🍳 Here’s how you make this recipe
Step 1: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked, bite-sized lobster pieces and stir gently for about 1 minute, just until warmed through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Step 2: Whisk 6 large eggs with ½ cup milk or cream until the whites and yolks are completely combined.
Step 3: Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, gently stirring and scraping the bottom with a spatula, until soft curds form.
Step 4: As soon as the eggs are softly set, transfer them to a bowl so the hot skillet doesn’t keep cooking them.
Step 5: Gently fold the warm lobster into the scrambled eggs. A little taste-testing is the cook’s privilege!
Step 6: Divide between two warmed bowls or plates. Season to taste with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chopped scallions or chives, and serve right away.
🧐 Recipe FAQs
Yes! Choose cooked lobster meat and thaw it according to the package directions. Pat it dry before warming it in the butter so it doesn’t add extra water to your eggs.
Either works! Cream gives the eggs a richer flavor, while whole milk makes a lighter version. Use the same amount of whichever you choose.
Absolutely! Use cooked, peeled shrimp cut into bite-sized pieces. Warm them briefly in the butter, just as you would the lobster.
Use medium-low heat and gently stir and scrape the skillet as the eggs cook. Transfer them to a bowl as soon as they are softly set, since the hot pan will keep cooking them even after you turn off the heat.
These eggs are best made right before serving. You can save a little time by getting the cooked lobster out of its shell and chopping your scallions or chives ahead of time. Keep everything refrigerated until you’re ready to cook.
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Lobster for breakfast. Because you’re worth it!
🍽️ Want to round out your meal?
These lobster scrambled eggs are a little celebration all by themselves, but a few delicious extras can turn them into a full brunch! Add some cream cheese stuffed biscuits and a bright, refreshing Mimosa Fruit Salad.
And if you’re gathering folks around the table, a slice of cream cheese coffee cake or orange juice crumb cake makes a sweet finish. Put on another pot of coffee or tea and linger a little!
Let’s turn ordinary eggs into a little lobster celebration!
Lobster Scrambled Eggs
Lobster scrambled eggs are comfort food on top of comfort food. Make this easy recipe for the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat for someone you love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lobster, steamed, shelled and torn into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper
- Chopped scallions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked lobster pieces and stir gently for about 1 minute, just until warmed through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Whisk the eggs and milk or cream until completely combined.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, gently stirring and scraping the bottom with a spatula, until soft curds form.
- Transfer the softly set eggs to a bowl immediately so they don’t continue cooking in the hot skillet.
- Gently fold in the warm lobster. Divide between two warmed bowls or plates, season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chopped scallions or chives. Serve right away.
Notes
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- Lobster: You can absolutely buy and cook your own lobster, but I either go to the seafood counter at my supermarket and ask the seafood folks to steam a lobster for me (it takes about 10 minutes) or you can sometimes find already cooked lobster meat in the freezer section. We love the Cozy Harbor lobster for this. Last but not least, if you can’t find lobster, cooked shrimp will be a scrumptious substitute!
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- Cream: You can swap in half and half for the cream…or you can leave it out altogether.
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- Scallions: You can substitute chives, or fresh basil or oregano…or if you aren’t an herb person you can leave them out.
Variations on this recipe
Serve it on toast: Spoon the lobster scrambled eggs over buttered toast or toasted English muffin halves for a hearty brunch.
Try another seafood: Swap the lobster for cooked, peeled shrimp cut into bite-sized pieces, or gently fold in cooked lump crabmeat.
Add a little cheese: Fold a small handful of shredded Gruyère or mild cheddar into the eggs just before taking them out of the skillet.
Bring on the herbs: Try a little chopped fresh dill or tarragon in place of the scallions or chives.
Give it a little kick: Add a few drops of hot sauce at the table or a pinch of cayenne to the egg mixture.
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I am a sucker for breakfast for dinner and this made pushed it over the edge of fabulous! It came out perfectly!
Isn’t dinner for breakfast the best? :)