Lobster Delight Dip is a creamy, bubbling hot “mock” lobster appetizer that can be made on a budget! No deep pockets needed for this appetizer recipe!
Hot dip recipes are always a holiday and party favorite! Also be sure to check out our Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip and our favorite Skillet Spinach Artichoke Dip!
An Inexpensive Appetizer Recipe For A Crowd!
Christmas is my favorite holiday, but with two kids (and a wife) it definitely leaves my wallet feeling a little lighter when it’s over.
And then there’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to get through. I don’t mean “get through” because I do love a good party on New Year’s Eve, but it’s a lot of cash going out the window this time of year.
So I put my brain to work and tried to come up with some inexpensive but still show stopping appetizers…because we don’t want to be just throwing down chips and salsa around the holidays.
In comes this Lobster Delight Dip. Bubbling, creamy cheese and big chunks of – nope – not lobster. Lobster Delight. But you really don’t have to tell anyone it’s not actually lobster…
What Is Lobster Delight?
Lobster Delight is an imitation lobster meat product that contains mostly Alaskan Pollock and some lobster meat. So yes, there is lobster in lobster delight, just not a lot of it.
This product makes having a lobster flavor and texture much more affordable which, for me, allows me to have it more often! An 8 ounce bag is only going to run you about 3 dollars, so stock up and make this Lobster Delight Dip more often!
Less than 10 dollars is all you need to make an awesome, hot lobster appetizer recipe that your guests are going to flip for. You can get creative with the dippers, we like keeping it simple with Ritz crackers.
Just grab a few of these simple ingredients and stir them together in a bowl.
Pour the dip into an 8″ x 8″ baking dish, top with shredded cheese and bake. I actually made my lobster appetizers in 2 crocks instead of one larger one.
One larger baking dish will cook in just about the same amount of time. Bake this lobster dip for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbling.
What Can You Use For Dipping In This Hot Dip Recipe?
Like I said before, we love Ritz crackers for this lobster appetizer. Buttery Ritz crackers go so well with this dip recipe, you have to put them out as an option! Some other ideas for dipping are:
Tortilla Chips
Saltine Crackers
Pretzel Chips
Vegetable Sticks (carrot and celery)
Toasted Bread Slices
Thick Sliced Potato Chips
Can You Freeze This Dip?
You can! We all need appetizer recipes for parties or the holidays that can be done ahead of time and this is one of them! Make this recipe up until baking, then wrap with heavy duty foil and freeze.
When you’re ready to bake, remove the lobster dip from the freezer and let defrost in your refrigerator. Bake following the recipe here but add about 15 minutes to the baking time.
If the dip is getting too brown on top just cover with foil until the center of the dip is hot.
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Author:Dan
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
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This Lobster Delight Dip is a creamy, bubbling hot “mock” lobster appetizer that can be made on a budget! No deep pockets needed for this appetizer! The perfect, easy finger food recipe for parties.
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Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) package Louis Kemp Lobster Delight
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (divided)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
1/4 cup red bell peppers, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
1teaspoons dry mustard
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon black pepper
crackers or tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Chop the Lobster Delight into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
Add the lobster delight, a 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, a 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, dry mustard, salt and pepper into a bowl and mix together.
Pour into a 8″ x 8″ square baking dish or you can use 2 (8 oz.) gratin dishes.
Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is brown and bubbling.
Serve hot with crackers, tortilla chips or pita chips.
What to Serve with Lobster Roll Dip. This lobster roll dip is perfect for slathering on slices of baguette, crackers and fresh veggies like sliced bell peppers or Belgian endive leaves. If you have leftovers, stuff mushrooms with the lobster dip for a delicious appetizer or add some to homemade macaroni and cheese!
Yes!This dip can easily be made ahead of time then covered and refrigerated or frozen until ready to serve. If baking the frozen dip, simply add about 10 minutes to the cook time.
One of the best things about eating lobster, crab, or shrimp (and even scallops) is dipping the juicy, succulent meat into butter and savoring the delicious flavor combination. If you're indulging in a fresh seafood meal that includes those shellfish, clarified butter - also known as drawn butter - is a must.
Serve steamed mussels as a starter or on a large platter with steamed lobsters. Grilled or baked scallops make another ideal accompaniment to lobster. This recipe for baked scallops is easy to prepare, and cayenne pepper and Worcestershire sauce give the seafood a hint of spiciness.
Wine is always a fan favourite. Whether you're enjoying an evening meal or a cheeky one at brunch or lunch, wine always washes down a treat. Because of the lobster's delicate and tender bite, you'll need a light and fresh wine to really allow the seafood to shine.
If you want to stay simple, stick with a subtle lemon and butter sauce or garlic herb and butter sauce. You might also want to try seasoning your lobster with a subtle blend of classic spices like sage, rosemary, thyme and parsley or complement your meal with a French-inspired tarragon marinade or cream sauce.
In reality, freezing and thawing live lobsters may be safe, but it simply isn't worth the risk of toxins developing as a result of the process. Safety aside, freezing and thawing lobster prior to cooking it will lead to enzymes leaching into the meat, resulting in a mushy, unappetizing texture.
According to the University of Maine Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition and the Lobster Institute, properly prepared lobster will stay fresh for a 9 to 12 month period. That is if you can exercise self control and stare at your lobster in the freezer for that long without eating it.
Place your chopped or whole cooked lobster in a freezer bag and pour milk or cream over the meat. Ensure that there is enough liquid to cover all of the cooked lobster, as this will help it maintain its moisture in the freezer. Next, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible and seal the freezer bag.
"Quickly plunge lobsters head-first into the boiling water... Boil for 15 minutes," the recipe then instructs . It's the tried-and-trusted method for many of us with any experience of cooking lobster - and there are dozens of similar recipes online.
Boiling lobster tails is a great choice because if stored and thawed your lobster tails properly, this is the cooking technique we recommend to minimize your tails sticking to the shell! Boiling is always a safe bet and if you are a first-timer or old-timer, this is the technique you can count on.
Simply place lobster tails into simmering water and poach for about 5-7 minutes until the meat is opaque and firm. This cooking method rewards a very tender and savory lobster tail.
The best side dishes to serve with lobster rolls are French fries, coleslaw, corn on the cob, Caesar salad, sweet potato fries, roasted vegetables, baked beans, tomato and cucumber salad, macaroni and cheese, grilled pineapple, quinoa salad, creamy slaw, garlic butter roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables and cornbread ...
A lobster roll is a dish native to New England and Atlantic Canada. It is made of lobster meat served on a grilled hot dog–style bun. The filling may also contain butter, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, with variants made in some parts of New England replacing the butter with mayonnaise.
Sometimes served on soft pretzels and sometimes baked in a skillet, but always a must-have order. We eat it on chicken (usually called “Chicken Chesapeake”) or in quesadillas, but the best way to serve hot cheesy crab dip is with fresh bread, pita wedges, celery, and/or sturdy crackers.
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