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This Lobster Grilled Cheese sandwich is made with gooey cheddar and mozzarella and topped with Old Bay seasoned seafood loaded into brioche bread. Enjoy restaurant quality right at home.

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What Type of Lobster to Use

I use a combination of lobster meat from the tail along with claw meat. I get the claw meat here from Butcher Box. You can also use the meat from lobster tails if you wish.

The best lobster meat to buy is fresh, wild-caught lobster. This type is caught in the ocean and is considered to be of higher quality than farm-raised lobster. Fresh lobster meat should have a sweet and briny flavor and a firm texture. It can be purchased as whole lobsters, tails, or claws.

If you’re using lobster tails, check out our post on How to Clean Lobster Tails.

raw lobster, butter, and shredded cheese in separate glass bowls

What Type of Bread to Use

I find this super important! Any bread will work just fine for a grilled cheese sandwich. If you are looking to elevate the experience I recommend sliced brioche bread or Texas toast. Sourdough and French bread will also work well.

  • White bread: Soft, fluffy bread that is easy to bite into and provides a neutral flavor that complements the cheese.
  • Sourdough bread: Slightly tangy bread with a crunchy crust and soft interior that adds flavor.
  • Rye bread: Dense, dark bread with a slightly bitter flavor that can add depth.
  • Texas Toast: Thick, soft bread that provides a sturdy base for the cheese and can help prevent the sandwich from falling apart.

The best bread for grilled cheese is one that holds the cheese and filling together, has a texture that complements the cheese, and has a flavor that you enjoy.

brioche bread on a flat surface

What Type of Cheese to Use

I use sharp cheddar and mozzarella. Any of your favorite cheeses will work for this recipe. If you are looking for a great cheese pull, definitely include mozzarella.

I also recommend blocks of cheese that you grate yourself, as opposed to pre-sliced singles or bagged pre-shredded cheese. There’s a huge difference in the quality of the cheese when you grate it yourself. Pre-shredded and sliced has added preservatives and potatoes starch.

It doesn’t melt the same. As always do what works best for you!

How to Make Lobster Grilled Cheese

Full detailed instructions are below in the recipe card.

  1. Heat a skillet on medium heat along with butter.
  2. Add lobster meat, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove the lobster and set it aside.
  4. Spread butter onto one side of two separate slices of bread and place the bread slices butter side down in the skillet.
  5. Load the cooked lobster and shredded cheese onto both slices of bread. Top the bread with another slice of bread to create a sandwich.
  6. When the bottom of the bread has browned, flip the sandwiches and cook for a few minutes on the other side.
collage of 4 photos with butter, lobster, and lobster grilled cheese sandwich in a cast iron skillet
lobster grilled cheese sandwich in a cast iron skillet
lobster grilled cheese sandwich in a cast iron skillet
lobster grilled cheese on flat surface

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lobster grilled cheese on flat surface

Lobster Grilled Cheese

This Lobster Grilled Cheese sandwich is made with gooey cheddar and mozzarella and topped with Old Bay seasoned seafood loaded into brioche bread. Enjoy restaurant quality right at home.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz raw lobster meat Claw, knuckle, or tail.
  • 2 teaspoons butter Divided.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices Brioche bread See notes.
  • shredded mozzarella cheese See notes.
  • shredded cheddar cheese See notes.

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet on medium heat along with the butter.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the lobster meat, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the lobster is cooked. The color will change from translucent to opaque. Remove the lobster and set it aside.
  • Adjust the heat on the skillet to medium-high. Spread the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter onto one side of two separate slices of bread (each slice will get 1/2 teaspoon) and place the bread slices butter side down in the skillet.
  • Load the cooked lobster and shredded cheese onto both slices of bread. Top the bread with another slice of bread to create a sandwich.
  • When the bottom of the bread has browned, flip the sandwiches and cook for a few minutes on the other side.
  • Cool before serving.

Notes

The amount of cheese you use is a matter of preference. If you love cheese, load it up. Feel free to start with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and add more to suit your taste and how cheesy you like your sandwich.
I recommend sliced brioche bread or Texas toast. Sourdough and French bread will also work well.
You can use precooked lobster. That will make this even easier!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 29gFat: 19g
Keyword lobster grilled cheese, lobster melt, lobster sandwich
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Recipe Rating




Monica R

Tuesday 28th of March 2023

This was so good!!! I used homemade sourdough bread, and it complimented the ingredients well. This was super comforting, rich, and delicious, and I'll for sure make it again!

Brandi Crawford

Friday 31st of March 2023

So glad you enjoyed it!