Lobster Cocktail recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVieste ... Simply ItalianLobster Cocktail Recipe

Lobster Cocktail Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Lobster Tail, Cocktail Sauce, Citrus Aioli

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Citrus Aioli

Method

Prepare the Lobster

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Lobster

    Add the lobster tails to the boiling water and cook for about 6-8 minutes until they turn bright red.

  3. 3

    Cool and Slice

    Remove the lobster tails from the pot and let them cool before slicing them lengthwise.

Make the Cocktail Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until well combined.

Make the Citrus Aioli

  1. 5

    Mix Aioli Ingredients

    In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate and Serve

    Place the sliced lobster tails on a serving platter and serve with cocktail sauce and citrus aioli on the side.

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