Oven-Baked Lobster Cakes Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Oven-Baked Lobster Cakes Recipe (Gluten-Free)

These delicious baked Lobster Cakes combine the flavors of fresh lobster meat, zesty lemon juice, parsley, and scallions. They have very little filler and are baked in a hot oven keeping the texture light and delicate. Serve these lobster cakes as a main course or appetizer for any special event.

Course Appetizer

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Chill Time 20

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 183kcal

Author Rebecca Taig

Ingredients

1½ tablespoons butter, divided
1 scallion, chopped (about ¼ cup)
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ pound cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped
⅛ teaspoon of paprika
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup (50g) almond flour
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 large egg, whisked
2 tablespoons (30g) mayonnaise
1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard

Instructions

Prep the tray. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Sauté the scallions. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped scallions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Turn off the burner and remove the skillet from the heat.
Add the lobster, lemon juice, and seasonings. Toss in the lobster meat, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix to combine.
Combine all of the ingredients. Transfer the lobster mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped parsley, almond flour, whisked egg, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
Shape and chill the lobster cakes. The mixture will be very wet. Carefully scoop the lobster meat mixture into 5 cakes, around 70 grams weighed on a food scale (or ⅓ of a cup). Place the lobster patties onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Round out each pattie with your hands and slightly flatten them. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for 20 minutes. While the cakes are chilling, preheat your oven to 400°F.
Bake lobster cakes. After 20 minutes, remove the lobster cakes from the fridge. Brush the tops of the cakes with ½ a tablespoon of melted butter. Bake for 18 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until they are cooked and the tops are golden brown. Allow the lobster cakes to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of sauce if using.

Notes

Check for doneness: Lobster cakes should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Make sure the lobster meat is thawed: You'll want to do a quick thaw in the refrigerator, 24 hours before using the lobster meat.

Double the lobster cakes recipe: You can easily double the recipe and get around 10 cakes to serve.

Nutrition