What To Serve With Lobster Tails (20 Side Dishes For Lobster)
on Oct 18, 2022
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Succulent and delicious, lobster is an elegant and satisfying meal choice that’s perfect for any occasion. Not sure what sides to serve with your fancy lobster tails? Here are 20 of the best sides to complement your lobster dinner!
This list will give you options to explore when planning sides for your next lobster dinner.
Baked Potatoes
Baked to perfection, these oven-roasted potatoes can be made in the toaster over, so you can prep everything at once for a meal that is warm all at once.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Popeyes Biscuits are the perfect side for a lobster dish and thanks to this copycat recipe, you can make your own buttery, flaky biscuits at home.
Microwave Steamed Broccoli
Steamed veggies complement seafood perfectly. This simple side takes only five minutes to prepare, and it pairs so well with succulent lobster.
Sous Vide Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, creamy, and delicious, these mouthwatering, garlic-infused mashed potatoes are the perfect side for your tender lobster dish.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Healthier than traditional fries but high in flavor, sweet potato fries are the perfect complement to your yummy seafood meal. Crisp on the outside and tender on the outside, these fries are about to replace regular French fries in your life for good!
Sweetie Pie’s Mac And Cheese
Creamy and cheesy, this mac and cheese recipe was made for serving alongside succulent, juicy lobster.
Black Mussels
Healthy and delicious, black mussels are a unique dish that seafood lovers are sure to love. Bonus: they’re easy to prep, too!
Air Fryer French Fries
Forget the pan and popping hot oil. Air fryer French fries are easier and much less messy. Plus, the taste is just as crispy and delicious as traditional fries – minus the extra calories.
BLT Pasta Salad
Tasty and flavorful, this loaded BLT pasta salad is a hearty side that complements anything from barbecue to seafood. The best part? It’s ready to serve in just 15 minutes.
Cornbread Dressing
This old-fashioned southern dressing is a perfect side for your holiday meal. For roasted meats or succulent seafood, cornbread dressing is always a crowd-pleaser.
Green Beans
With a splash of lemon, these crunchy green beans are a hearty and healthy side that perfectly complements a juicy, tender lobster dish.
Corn On The Cob
Sweet and tasty, corn on the cob is a great side dish for everything from fish, to meats, to succulent seafood. Serve salted with warm butter for an even more mouthwatering taste.
Boiled Potatoes
Tender and delicious, boiled potatoes are a cinch to make. You can season them any way you like and even cut them up and serve them cold for a tasty potato salad side.
Microwave Steamed White Rice
Steamed and fluffy, this tasty rice is a balanced side dish that pairs well with just about anything.
Garlic Butter
Ready in just five minutes, this garlic butter is perfect for dipping succulent seafood, seasoning mashed potatoes, or adding flavor to vegetables. You can even make garlic bread with this mixture. With any seafood meal, garlic butter is a must.
Clam Chowder
Hearty, creamy, and delicious, this tasty homemade clam chowder is a seafood appetizer the whole family will love.
French Baguettes
Crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside, nothing is more delicious than a freshly baked French baguette. Serve alongside shrimp or lobster with a helping of homemade garlic butter for a satisfying meal you won’t be able to get enough of.
Potato Salad
Hearty and satisfying, this loaded potato salad recipe is the best you’ve ever tried. You’ll be invited to every potluck once people try this dish.
Green Salad
Healthy, lean, and flavorful, a simple green salad is a perfect complement to any meal – juicy lobster included.
Classic Coleslaw
Made with sliced cabbage, carrots, and green onions, and covered in a zesty, tangy dressing, this coleslaw recipe is so good, you’ll never buy the ready-made kind again.
What to Serve with Lobster Tails
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds boiling potatoes, waxy or all-purpose potatoes*
- 2 teaspoons salt, optional
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
- fresh parsley, minced – optional
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes gently under running water to remove any surface debris. Optionally you can cut the potatoes into chunks for faster cooking.
- Put the potatoes in a medium pot or saucepan. Add the salt and enough cold water to cover by 1-inch. (Note: starting with cold water helps the potatoes to cook more evenly.)
- Place on high heat and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to medium and boil uncovered for 12-30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Check doneness by inserting a fork or skewer. The center of the potato will be fork-tender with a pear-like texture when done.
- Drain the potatoes. Serve with optional butter and parsley, or use as called for in recipes.
Notes
- *Waxy or all-purpose potato varieties include Yukon Gold, Red Gold, Round White, Round Red (Red Bliss) and Fingerling among others.
- Use smaller potatoes for faster cooking, or larger potatoes when you need quantity for recipes such as mashed potatoes.
- Should you peel potatoes before boiling? Peeling is optional and does not affect boiling time. Note: the skin contains a significant amount of a potato’s nutrition.
- Save some boiling liquid to flavor gravy or mashed potatoes with no added fat.
- Let whole potatoes cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting for the best texture and to avoid burning your fingertips. An ice-water bath will help speed this process.
- Boiled potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days once fully cooled. For longer-term storage, place the cooled potatoes in a resealable plastic bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
