Crabby Lobster Sliders Recipe

Name: Crabby Lobster Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 10 ounces thawed frozen uncooked lobster tails; 24 ounces light beer; 2 cloves garlic, mashed; 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange and green); 8 ounces thawed frozen crab meat, preferably uncooked; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning; Pinch seafood seasoning; 1/2 lemon; 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup chopped mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange and green); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup sweet Thai chili sauce; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Neutral oil, for cooking patties; 8 slider buns or small Hawaiian rolls, toasted; 1 cup arugula or baby spinach

Servings: persons

8 to 10 ounces thawed frozen uncooked lobster tails
24 ounces light beer
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange and green)
8 ounces thawed frozen crab meat, preferably uncooked
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
Pinch seafood seasoning
1/2 lemon
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange and green)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 eggs
1/3 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Neutral oil, for cooking patties
8 slider buns or small Hawaiian rolls, toasted
1 cup arugula or baby spinach

1
For the lobster: Prepare an ice water bath and set aside.
2
Place the lobster in a pot and cover with the beer.
3
Add the garlic and lemon and bring to a boil.
4
Boil until the lobster shell turns a reddish color, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Immediately put the lobster into the ice bath to cool for approximately 5 minutes.
6
Remove the lobster meat from the shell and chop into small chunks.
7
For the crab and lobster mixture: Over medium-high heat in a saute pan, saute the olive oil, shallots and garlic until the shallots become slightly caramelized.
8
Add the peppers.
9
Add the crab and lobster to the pan and continue to saute, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the Creole and seafood seasoning and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
11
For the breadcrumb mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, peppers, basil, thyme, dill, black pepper, cayenne, nutmeg and salt.
12
Add the crab and lobster mixture from saute pan and mix together.
13
Add the half-and-half, Parmigiano-Reggiano and eggs and mix to combine.
14
Form the mixture into 8 patties and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
15
For the sauce: Mix together the Thai chili sauce, mayonnaise and red pepper flakes in a bowl until combined.
16
Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
17
Fry the crabby lobster patties on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
18
Place the crabby lobster patties on the buns and top with the sauce and some arugula or spinach.
19
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
20
The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 to 10 ounces thawed frozen uncooked lobster tails, 24 ounces light beer, 2 cloves garlic, mashed, 1/2 lemon, and more.

Yes, Crabby Lobster Sliders falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crabby Lobster Sliders

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