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What to Serve with Lobster Tails: 25+ Sides

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Looking for some lobster tail side dish ideas? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of EASY side dish recipes!

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These simple side dishes served with your lobster dinner will guarantee an amazing, meal! Perfect for quick, weeknight cooking.

Be sure to check out these 10+ tasty dipping sauces for lobster and 10+ lobster wine pairings too!

The BEST Sides for Lobster Tails

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Learn how to make dipping butter, a rich and buttery sauce that’s a must with lobster tails, steamed shrimp, and more. Keep it simple with the base recipe or take it up a notch with any of the 3 flavor variations (garlic, lemon, and spicy)!
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How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these lobster side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

Sauces for Lobster

  • Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Clarified Butter
  • Bearnaise Sauce
  • More → 10+ Tasty Sauces for Lobster

More Side Dish Recipes

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What to Serve with Lobster Tails: 25+ BEST Sides

Wondering what the best sides for lobster tails are? I've got you covered with this handy guide of 25+ EASY side dish recipes! Learn how to make the best Melted Butter, a rich and buttery sauce that’s a must with lobster tails. Keep it simple with the base recipe or take it up a notch with any of the 3 flavor variations (garlic, lemon, and spicy)!
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Serves 8 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • ½ pound unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Garlic Crab Butter

  • 3 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)

Spicy Crab Butter

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Lemon Crab Butter

  • ½ lemon (juiced )
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Add the butter to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to boil for one minute.
  • Remove the butter from the heat and allow to cool, without stirring, until the milk solids rise to the top. Skim off the solids with a spoon and pour the butter into a serving bowl or glass measuring cup.
  • Season with a pinch of salt, to taste.
  • If desired, stir in additional seasonings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Any extras can be stored in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for up to 6 months.
  • When it’s time to reheat the crab sauce, gently warm it in a saucepan over low heat until the butter is remelted. You can also reheat it in the microwave in 15 to 20-second increments.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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