What a way to share a lobster! This cool and creamy spread needs only a cup of lobster meat, which is actually less than the equivalent of the meat from a 1 1/4 pound lobster. I use the tail and claws for this recipe, and save what I pick from the body and little legs for bisque or other dishes. This way a $6 lobster makes for some very special treats that don’t break my bank account. Granted, summertime here in Newburyport means I can get Maine lobster for $4.99 a pound, but if you have to pay more this is still a great way to serve the sweet taste of lobster meat for a crowd.
Ingredients for Maine Lobster Dip and Spread recipe: (makes 1 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, finely chopped
- 1 small stalk celery, peeled and minced
- 1 scallion (green onion), minced
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (whipped keeps it light and spreadable)
- Dash of worchestershire sauce
- A pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all of the ingredients and chill well. Serve as an appetizer dip with water crackers, bread sticks or a spread for toasted slices of baguette. It’s even better the next day, if you can stand to not eat it right up – enjoy!
Other seafood works well with this dip/spread, such as crab or shrimp.
Timeless Gourmet
Your dip looks great! One of these days, I’m going to have to visit Maine and enjoy some local lobster fresh from the water.
I hope you do – there’s nothing like it!
lisaiscooking
Aaaah,….Your lobster spread looks so tasty & inviting! Yummie! What a beatiful presentation too! Yum yum yum,…
Thanks for stopping by Sophie – it is very Yum!Sophie
Thats funny, i have a frozen lobster from a few weeks ago in my freezer.. Hannafor has a great deals on them. I can’t decide on this or your lobster bisque!
Thank You for the comments Kim! Frozen lobster?……I’d go for the bisque, and save the spread for the next time you get one ‘live ‘n kickin’!
Kim
This Lobster Dip is amazing!!!! Made it with Fresh Nova Scotia Lobster…….. will it make again and again
Nova Scotia is one of my favorite places……would love to be eating this there!