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    Home » Recipes » Seafood Recipes

    Lobster Stuffed with Crab Imperial

    Published: Nov 30, 2018 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Lobster Stuffed with Crab Imperial – Outrageously Delicious!

    In the restaurants, I’ve worked in and many that I’ve dined in, Lobster seems to always be King of the Menu, and when you stuff that lobster with lump crab meat you’ve just added to its crowning glory!

    Thanks to places like Costco and Sam’s Club, Lisa and I enjoy lobster on a regular basis. And no matter how you cook it, grilled, broiled or sauteed,  it makes for a better and more affordable dinner in your own home, then you’d get going out. You’ll even have money left over for a bottle of wine!

    lobster stuffed with crab imperial

    So as I was thinking of what to prepare for our special Christmas Eve dinner at home (because I waited too long to make reservations….sigh)  I immediately thought of a Lobster Tail stuffed with Crab Imperial. After all, I had all the ingredients already in-house.

    What struck me as funny as I served up my “surprise dinner”  Lisa commented that I had never made this for her before. I guess I couldn’t have picked a better time, Christmas Eve as the snow started falling we sat down to an amazing dinner in the warmth and comfort of our home, at a fraction of the price it would have cost us going out to dinner.

    Lobster stuffed with crab Imperial

    If you’re looking for a meal to celebrate a special occasion, for entertaining or just because you can, I urge you to give this dish a try.

    This restaurant-style dish is the perfect date night dinner or just to make any night a special occasion.

    Lobster stuffed with crab Imperial

    We enjoyed our Stuffed Lobster with a bottle of  Prosecco, but even if it’s just sparkling water make sure you raise your glass and toast to the good life as you enjoy this delicious creation!

    Using a digital insta-read thermometer will help you cook the perfect Crab Imperial Stuffed Lobster and be a great help in your kitchen.

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    4.81 from 71 votes

    Lobster stuffed with Crab Imperial

    When it comes to cooking amazing restaurant-style dishes in your own home, they’re easier than you think.  It all about finding the right ingredients.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 758kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 (8-10) ounce lobster tails
    • 6 ounces lump crab meat
    • ¼ cup Hellman’s Mayonnaise
    • ½ tsp sugar
    • ½ tsp old bay
    • 1 tsp finely chopped Italian parsley optional
    • 1 tsp finely chopped red pepper or roasted red pepper optional
    • 1 large egg lightly beaten
    • squeeze of lemon juice
    • 4 ounces unsalted butter
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    Instructions

    Crab Imperial

    • Mix mayonnaise, egg, sugar, old bay, peppers and parsley together and blend well, this is your imperial sauce.
    • Gently mix with lump crab meat
    • Refrigerate for 1 hour before using

    Lobster Prep

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Melt butter
    • Split lobster tail down the middle, being careful not to completely split the lobster
    • Pull the lobster meat out of the shell, leaving the end flap inside the shell.
    • Fan the tail and bend it upwards till you hear a little snap, this will help keep the fanned tail in place.
    • Push both sections of the shell together and place the split lobster on top of the shell.
    • Spoon some of the butter over top of the lobster, place in a baking pan and into 350 degree oven.
    • Allow lobster to bake for 5 minutes so that the area you are stuffing will get partially cooked.

    Adding Stuffing to Lobster

    • Remove lobster from oven after the partial cooking and dividing the crab imperial mixture into two portions, stuff the top of the lobster tail, making a mound with the crab imperial.
    • Return lobster to the oven and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until topping has a nice golden color.
    • Remove Stuffed Lobster from the oven and spoon just a little bit more of the butter on the stuffed lobster.
    • Serve with your favorite side dish, and after presenting the dish to the table, gently remove the stuffed lobster completely from the shell and return to the plate.
    • Serve with melted butter and a squeeze of lemon and enjoy!

    Notes

    Four-ounce lobster tails
    Do not precook the tail before stuffing it; the tail will cook thoroughly, even with the crab imperial topping.
    Cooking time will be close to the same, 15- 20 minutes.  Check the internal temperature of the crab imperial with an instant-read thermometer, it should be a minimum of 165 degrees.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 331mg | Sodium: 1195mg | Potassium: 330mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1615IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Annie

      December 10, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Can this be done with splitting the tails in half and then put the stuffing on top?

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        December 10, 2022 at 10:26 pm

        yes that would work.

        Reply
    2. Julie

      May 08, 2022 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      I made it for Mother’s Day, love love,love. Follow the recipe and the instructions you can’t go wrong

      Reply
    3. Leslie Mitchell

      December 22, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I made this dish last Christmas for a dinner with some neighbors. It was utterly amazing and so easy to fix. The step by step instructions were very helpful for someone like me who doesn’t work with Lobster tails very often. The neighbors were very impressed, and I also shared the recipe with a friend who fixed it for her family Christmas dinner. I am fixing it again for this year’s Christmas Eve dinner! You can’t go wrong with this recipe to pull off a special dinner.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        December 22, 2021 at 8:17 pm

        Thank you so much for the great review and the comment. You really made my day! I hope you find more recipes to try so you can keep impressing your friends and family!

        Reply
    4. LaToya R. McCants

      April 23, 2021 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      I never comment on recipes. This was freaking amazing. I wish that I could post pictures. I am a great cook and I was impressed with myself! Great job on this recipe chef!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 23, 2021 at 3:36 pm

        I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the lobster! I’ve got lots recipes that are just as easy and delicious!

        Reply
    5. Brooklyn

      December 25, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      If you follow this recipe to the exact instructions you cannot go wrong. Twin lobster tails for Christmas dinner. My hubby was so happy and impressed. Paired with shrimp scampi, glazed baby carrots and baked potato. Thanks

      Reply
    6. Natalie

      December 07, 2020 at 4:59 am

      5 stars
      I was never good at preparing lobster but my husband is the expert. I will share this recipe with him. I bet he would love to make us this for dinner. Thanks for the lovely recipe and date night dinner idea.

      Reply
    7. Sam

      December 07, 2020 at 1:22 am

      Oh wow my mouth is watering. This lobster looks amazing. The perfect date night in meal. Will have to make it soon.

      Reply
      • Dee

        September 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm

        Any substitutions for the Mayo ?

        Reply
        • Chef Dennis Littley

          September 13, 2021 at 5:28 pm

          Sorry, but I’ve never found anything else that works well for the imperial sauce. The other option would be to just saute the crabmeat and serve it over the lobster tail, you could even split the tail completely for a better presentation.

    8. Neha

      December 06, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      I am planning to cook this lobster for our anniversary, it looks so good that I want to grab that plate off of my screen! 😀

      Reply
    9. Tracy

      December 06, 2020 at 1:28 am

      5 stars
      This is a show stopper. I made this for my husband and he was blown away!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
    10. Tara

      December 06, 2020 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      What an amazing dish to cook at home. Makes it seem extra special. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. May I take a cue from you and add it to my Christmas Eve menu?!

      Reply
    11. Cindy

      December 05, 2020 at 3:22 am

      5 stars
      I love, love, LOVE lobster and this dish tastes amazing. Thanks for sharing easy-to-follow steps. This dish is so much more affordable to make at home and it really felt like we were eating out at a nice restaurant 🙂

      Reply
    12. Kathryn Donangelo

      December 04, 2020 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Wow this looks so delectable! I want to make this for our New Year’s dinner! Love the crab stuffing and it sounds like a perfect combo. My mouth is watering!

      Reply
      • Geri

        August 21, 2021 at 7:43 pm

        Can the sauce be made in advance then reheatef? Like to spend as much time with guests verses kitchen time.

        Reply
        • Chef Dennis Littley

          August 21, 2021 at 7:46 pm

          the sauce can be made ahead of time and you can have the stuffing made as well. It just shouldn’t be cooked until your ready to serve

    13. Jane Saunders

      December 04, 2020 at 4:17 am

      5 stars
      This recipe makes my day. The perfect combination of luxury seafood ingredients, beautifully presented and surprisingly easy to achieve at home.

      Reply
    14. Debra

      December 02, 2020 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful dish….and perfect when you want to entertain with a seafood theme.

      Reply
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