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    Garlic Lobster Noodles ~ Easy Recipe!

    Published: Jul 10, 2023 · Amy Casey · 20 Comments

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    noodles with lobster and 2 lobster tail shells.
    lobster noodles with mushrooms in a sauté pan.

    This easy Garlic Lobster Noodles recipe is a scrumptious and decadent stir fry with Asian flair. Linguine with lobster morsels is tossed with a sauté of mushrooms, green onions, oodles of garlic and a salty, sweet and savory sauce. It's culinary masterpiece you won't forget.

    lobster noodles with tail.

    why this recipe is a keeper

    Asian inspired dishes are frequent requests of my personal chef clients and around our kitchen table. Favorites include my hibachi shrimp and vegetables or beef and sugar snap pea stir fry.

    So when I snagged a couple lobsters for $6.99 per pound recently, I knew I wanted to make something instead of steamed whole lobster or lobster rolls.

    A knockout recipe with the sweet, salty and savory flavors of Asian cooking paired with satisfying noodles was what I craved.

    A bed of delicious noodles was the ideal backdrop for an Asian inspired dish featuring lobster. It's my easy and simplified version of the stir fried Chinese food dish of lobster yee mien.

    The tender lobster, sauteed garlic and green onions, and traditional Asian ingredients make this dish rich and flavorful. It's gourmet yet comforting as noodle dishes are so satisfying. And a great way to impress dinner guests is with this exquisite dish.

    Jump to:
    • why this recipe is a keeper
    • ingredients and substitutions
    • what's the best way to cook lobster?
    • recipe instructions
    • variations of this recipe
    • recommended equipment
    • storage and reheating instructions
    • top recipe tip
    • FAQ
    • what to serve with this recipe?
    • more seafood recipes to try
    • just one more thing
    • recipe

    ingredients and substitutions

    Grab everyday Asian ingredients, noodles, fresh produce and a couple lobsters for this recipe that celebrates seafood.

    lobster, linguine, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, mushrooms.
    • linguine ~ Long noodles are my preference for this recipe. Other options are fettuccine, spaghetti and angel hair pasta. Short pastas like rotini, shells, and bowties are also alternatives.
    • lobster meat ~ Rich cooked lobster meat makes this dish decadent. Either buy cooked lobster meat or steam lobsters with my directions below. Substitutes for the lobster include cooked shrimp, scallops or chicken.
    • salted butter ~ Unsalted butter is an alternative.
    • button mushrooms ~ Cremini mushrooms are also tasty in the recipe.
    • green onions ~ A mild onion such as shallots are a good substitute.
    • garlic cloves ~ Fresh garlic is the way to go with this recipe.
    • oyster sauce ~ This umami rich sauce is salty with a hint of sweetness. It gives the dish its authentic Asian flavor.
    • light brown sugar ~ Dark brown sugar or honey are alternatives.
    • reduced sodium soy sauce ~ Substitute tamari or regular soy sauce too.
    • toasted sesame oil ~ Just a touch to adds a nutty, earthiness to the dish.
    • red pepper flakes ~ Try a dash of your favorite hot sauce to add a bit a spiciness.

    Scroll to the recipe for full quantities of the ingredients.

    what's the best way to cook lobster?

    Already cooked lobster meat can be used in this recipe. Or you can cook the lobsters yourself. It's actually really easy.

    Steaming lobsters is my preferred method of cooking. Boiled lobsters tend to be more watery as the water penetrates the lobster shell.

    steamed lobster.

    To steam lobsters, to a large stock pot, add about 3 inches of cold water and bring it to a vigorous boil. Add the whole lobsters to the pot. Cover the pot. Bring the water back to a boil then start your timer.

    Steam the lobsters. 1 1/4 pound lobsters take 8 - 9 minutes to cook. 1 1/2 pound lobsters take 11-12 minutes to cook.

    Using tongs, remove the lobsters from the pot to a large bowl. After they cool a bit, remove the meat from the lobster shell. It's ready to use in the recipe.

    recipe instructions

    The combination of ingredients in this lobster noodle dish create a unique blend of flavors and textures offering a delightful culinary experience.

    boiling pasta.

    Cook and drain the noodles according to package directions.

    sauté of mushrooms, green onions, and garlic.

    Sauté mushrooms, green onions and garlic in butter.

    cooked lobster meat and shells.

    Steam the lobsters. Remove meat from the lobster shell. Cut in large pieces.

    adding, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes to stir fry.

    Stir in oyster sauce, light brown sugar, reduced sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and red pepper flakes.

    add noodles to stir fry.

    Add the cooked noodles and more green onions to pan. Toss the noodles with the mushrooms and sauce.

    lobster noodles on stovetop.

    Only toss the ingredients until they're just mixed. You don't want to break up the beautiful lobster pieces.

    Adding lobster to noodles.

    Add the lobster meat and toss gently with the noodles, mushrooms, green onions and garlic.

    pasta with lobster stir fry.

    Serve this delicious lobster dish warm or chilled.

    Hint: The amount of lobster meat in a lobster can vary throughout the year. Hard shell lobsters contain more meat as compared to soft shell lobsters. Ask your fishmonger if the lobsters are hard or soft shelled. You may need to pick up an extra lobster for the recipe if they're soft shelled.

    variations of this recipe

    Try these variations to lobster noodles.

    • Delete the heat - Omit the red pepper flakes so the dish isn't spicy.
    • Change the vegetables - Add sliced carrots, diced zucchini, peas or broccoli florets instead of the mushrooms.
    • Make it vegetarian - Skip the lobster to make the dish a vegetarian favorite.
    • Add your favorite protein - These stir fry noodles are a tasty base for any protein. Cook any meat you use before adding it. Try shrimp, scallops, salmon, swordfish, chicken, pork tenderloin, steak and cubed tofu.

    See this fried rice recipe for a similar recipe made with leftover rice and chicken.

    green onions and a pan of lobster noodles.

    recommended equipment

    Having the right equipment can make cooking a breeze. I recommend the following kitchen utensils and equipment for these lobster noodles.

    • stock pot
    • colander
    • long metal tongs
    • cutting boards
    • chef knife
    • metal measuring spoons
    • large sauté pan or wok set
    • heat resistant utensils

    storage and reheating instructions

    Store any lobster noodle leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. These meal prep containers are my favorites. I don't suggest freezing this recipe as it doesn't hold up well.

    To reheat, microwave on 60 percent power for 1-2 minutes. Continue microwaving at 30 second intervals until the lobster and noodles are heated. Check your microwave for instructions on how to heat on a lower power.

    top recipe tip

    For a perfectly cooked lobster, the internal temperature of the thickest part of the tail will be 135 to 140 degrees on a digital thermometer.

    lobster noodles with mushrooms in a sauté pan.

    FAQ

    How much lobster meat is in a cooked lobster?

    A 1 1/4 pound lobster will yield about 4 - 5 ounces of lobster meat. A 1 1/2 pound lobster will yield about 6 - 8 ounces of lobster meat.

    What is traditional lobster yee mein?

    It's a celebratory classic Chinese dish made with noodles. Usually served at weddings and Chinese New Year, the dish features lobster deep fried in its shell.

    Can you use frozen lobster meat in garlic lobster noodles?

    Yes. Most frozen lobster meat is sold cooked. Thaw the meat and then use it in the recipe.

    what to serve with this recipe?

    These are my favorite dishes to serve with lobster noodles:

    • fresh vegetable spring rolls with peanut sesame dipping sauce
      Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe with Peanut Sesame Dipping Sauce
    • roasted carrot and parsnip
      Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries
    • cooling cheese twists.
      Crispy Everything Bagel Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
    • a salad with spinach and blueberries
      Fresh and Healthy Spinach Blueberry Salad with Yogurt Dressing

    more seafood recipes to try

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

    • plated teriyaki salmon with green beans.
      Baked Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Recipe
    • mussels cooked in a light marinara sauce
      Mussels Marinara
    • shrimp in tomato sauce with goat cheese
      Shrimp with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Goat Cheese
    • oven baked cod oreganata
      Oven Baked Cod Oreganata

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    lobster noodles with mushrooms in a sauté pan.

    Garlic Lobster Noodles


    5 from 10 reviews

    • Author: Amy Casey
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    This easy Garlic Lobster Noodles recipe is a scrumptious and decadent stir fry with Asian flair. Linguine with lobster morsels is tossed with a sauté of mushrooms, green onions, oodles of garlic and a salty, sweet and savory sauce. It's culinary masterpiece you won't forget.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 12 ounces linguine or other thin noodles
    • 2 ~ 1 1/2 pound lobsters or about 12 to 16 ounces of cooked lobster meat
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter
    • 8 ounces of button mushrooms, thickly sliced
    • 8 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced and divided
    • 5 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
    2. Either use cooked lobster meat or steam them yourself. To steam lobsters, to a large stock pot, add about 3 inches of water and bring it to a vigorous boil. Add the whole lobsters to the pot. Cover the pot. Bring the water back to a boil.
    3. Steam the lobsters for 11-12 minutes. Using tongs, remove the lobsters from the pot to a large bowl. Cool slightly. Remove meat from the shells. Cut in large pieces. Set aside.
    4. In a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat add the salted butter. When the butter has melted, add the mushrooms. Sauté until  light brown on the edges, about 3-4 minutes.
    5. Add the garlic and half of the green onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until they're fragrant.
    6. Turn the heat to low and add the oyster sauce, brown sugar, reduced sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
    7. Add the cooked noodles and remaining sliced green onions. Toss to coat with the sauce.
    8. Add the cooked lobster meat and gently toss with the noodles.
    9. Serve warm or chilled.

    Notes

    Delete the heat - Omit the red pepper flakes so the dish isn't spicy.

    Change the vegetables - add sliced carrots, diced zucchini peas or broccoli florets instead of the mushrooms.

    Make it vegetarian - skip the lobster to make the dish a vegetarian favorite.

    Add your favorite protein - These stir fry noodles are a tasty base for any protein. Cook any meat you use before adding it. Try shrimp, scallops, salmon, swordfish, chicken, pork tenderloin, steak and cubed tofu.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: entrée
    • Method: cook on stove top
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
    • Calories: 493
    • Sugar: 8.7 g
    • Sodium: 933 mg
    • Fat: 16.1 g
    • Saturated Fat: 7.9 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 54 g
    • Fiber: 4.1 g
    • Protein: 32.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 196 mg

    Keywords: lobster noodles, garlic noodles with lobster, easy dinner idea

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    1. Gloria

      August 21, 2023 at 11:25 am

      I love lobster and noodles. This is a winner for sure. I wish I lived by the ocean so I did not have to rely on frozen lobster meat.






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      • Amy Casey

        August 22, 2023 at 2:25 pm

        It's a delicious combination for sure. I'm lucky to live by the shore so fresh seafood is always available.

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    2. Kathryn

      August 24, 2023 at 10:46 am

      These lobster noodles were such a hit for dinner. Going to make this again next week and we can't wait! Thanks so much.






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      • Amy Casey

        August 24, 2023 at 12:55 pm

        Yea! I'm so glad my recipe was a hit. Have fun making them next week too.

        Reply
    3. Jenny

      August 25, 2023 at 12:05 pm

      These garlic lobster noodles are lovely. With a bit of sweet and a pinch of heat there were no left overs. We will enjoy this meal again.






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:47 pm

        That's awesome Jenny! I'm so glad you enjoyed my recipe.

        Reply
    4. Kim

      August 27, 2023 at 10:04 am

      Delicious! Such a great way to stretch lobster meat with it still being a focus. And the sauce is so good!






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:48 pm

        I've also made the recipe with chicken and shrimp too. Thanks for your comment Kim 🙂

        Reply
    5. Carrie Robinson

      August 27, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      I just love anything with lobster! 🙂 This noodle recipe is such a nice way to treat yourself. I just might make it for myself next week for my birthday.






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:49 pm

        Happy birthday Carrie! I agree that it would be a perfect birthday dinner 🙂

        Reply
    6. Erin

      August 27, 2023 at 3:35 pm

      I made these a few days ago and will be making them again next week! They were so quick and easy. I felt so fancy! 😀






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:50 pm

        My thoughts exactly Erin. Don't you just love easy yet fancy meals? I sure do!!

        Reply
    7. Moop Brown

      August 28, 2023 at 12:39 am

      Lobster is one of my favorite kinds of seafood and it seems to pair really well with the noodles here.






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:50 pm

        Lobster goes so well with Asian ingredients. We love lobster here at the Jersey shore.

        Reply
    8. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

      August 28, 2023 at 1:50 am

      This was amazing! So incredibly full of flavor and that lobster… killer! This is so easy to make and will definitely be on repeat!






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:51 pm

        So happy that you liked my recipe Lori. It's always a hit when I serve it at dinner parties.

        Reply
    9. Laura Arteaga

      August 28, 2023 at 4:23 am

      Made the vegetarian version and it was still delicious. The sauce was really tasty and umami-rich. thanks for sharing!






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:52 pm

        Thanks so much for sharing Laura. This recipe lends itself well to a vegetarian dish.

        Reply
    10. Valentina

      August 28, 2023 at 5:06 am

      Wow, I love this! It looks so delicious and I would love to try it out. Thank you for sharing your recipe.






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      • Amy Casey

        September 01, 2023 at 12:53 pm

        I can't wait for you to give the recipe a try. Come back and let my know how it turns out for you 🙂

        Reply

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