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This article shows an easy and tasty recipe for Garlic Butter Lobster-Stuffed Biscuits. Read step by step and follow the simple tips. You can also check a related slow cooked beef bite idea here: High Protein Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites.
introduction
These biscuits hold a rich lobster filling in soft, buttery dough. They bake fast and taste special. The recipe mixes lobster, cream cheese and garlic butter. The biscuits stay warm and flaky. Try them for a party, snack, or a cozy meal.
why make this recipe
- They are quick to make and look fancy.
- Lobster and garlic butter give a rich, fresh taste.
- You can use canned biscuits or make dough from scratch.
- They work as a starter, party food, or main with a salad.
how to make Garlic Butter Lobster-Stuffed Biscuits
Follow these main steps. If you use homemade biscuit dough, you can use buttermilk like in many pancake recipes for better texture: Buttermilk Pancake Recipe.
Ingredients :
- 300 g cooked lobster meat (chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 pieces) or:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter
- 3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- Pinch of paprika
Directions :
- Make the Lobster Filling: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan, add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold in chopped lobster gently and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Biscuits: For canned biscuits, flatten each slightly. For homemade, mix flour, baking powder, and salt, rub in cold butter until crumbly, add milk and mix until dough forms, then cut into 8-10 biscuits.
- Stuff & Shape: Add 1-2 tablespoons of lobster filling to each biscuit, pinch dough to seal, place seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Bake: Brush with garlic butter and bake at 200°C for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Brush generously with remaining garlic butter, add parsley and paprika on top, serve warm!
how to serve Garlic Butter Lobster-Stuffed Biscuits
- Serve warm on a platter.
- Add a small salad or steamed vegetables on the side.
- Offer lemon wedges and extra garlic butter for dipping.
- These go well with a light soup or a cold drink.
how to store Garlic Butter Lobster-Stuffed Biscuits
- Cool to room temperature first.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a 180°C oven for 8-10 minutes to keep them flaky.
- For longer storage, freeze unbaked stuffed biscuits on a tray, then move to a bag. Bake from frozen adding a few minutes to baking time.
tips to make Garlic Butter Lobster-Stuffed Biscuits
- Don’t overfill the biscuits. Use 1-2 tbsp of filling.
- Press the seams well so they do not open in the oven.
- Chill the filling a bit so it is easier to handle.
- Use cold butter for homemade biscuits to make them flaky.
- If you use buttermilk for dough, it makes a softer biscuit. See a simple buttermilk guide here: Buttermilk Pancake Recipe.
variation (if any)
- Swap lobster for crab or cooked shrimp.
- Add a little grated cheddar to the filling for a cheesy version.
- Add chopped chives or dill for a fresh herb flavor.
- Make mini biscuits for bite-sized appetizers.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen lobster?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain it well before chopping and mixing.
Q: Can I make these ahead?
A: Yes. Stuff biscuits and freeze them raw. Bake from frozen, add a few minutes to the time.
Q: Are canned biscuits ok to use?
A: Yes. Canned biscuits save time and work well for this recipe.
Q: What if the dough opens while baking?
A: Seal seams tightly and place seam-side down on the tray. Chill a bit before baking to help seal.
Q: Can I make the filling spicier?
A: Yes. Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to taste.
Conclusion
For a similar biscuit base and more tips on copycat restaurant-style biscuits, see this detailed guide: Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits Recipe | The Kitchn.
Garlic Butter Lobster-Stuffed Biscuits
Ingredients
Method
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in chopped lobster gently and let cool slightly.
- For canned biscuits, flatten each slightly.
- For homemade, mix flour, baking powder, and salt, rub in cold butter until crumbly, add milk and mix until dough forms, then cut into 8-10 biscuits.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of lobster filling to each biscuit, pinch dough to seal, and place seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Brush with garlic butter and bake at 200°C for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Brush generously with remaining garlic butter, and add parsley and paprika on top, serve warm!