Are you planning a special steamed lobster tail dinner but don’t know what sides to serve? The lobster will be the shining centerpiece of the meal, and the side dishes should enhance the lobster’s rich, sweet flavor. In other words, a sumptuous lobster dinner can be uncomplicated and thrown together with little time and effort.
Maine lobster is commonly served with boiled corn on the cob, potatoes and a side of melted butter. Nevertheless, you can still have fun making a complete feast with a variety of simple sides. Let’s look at the best side dishes for different occasions, sure to transport you and your guests to the rocky shores of Maine. Traditional Sides for a Romantic Lobster Dinner Lobster has long been associated with luxury and is the perfect dish for spoiling your loved one. Butter Lobster and butter represent the ideal marriage — they complement each other perfectly. Butter brings out lobster’s sweet side, and they work together to create a creamy, delectable mouthfeel.
You could easily serve a simple side of melted butter and make your date smile. However, if you wish to spice things up, you can serve lobster drizzled with Thermidor butter for smooth, savory flavor that highlights a lobster’s best qualities. Light Fresh Salad A light, refreshing salad pairs well with lobster tails because it adds zing without stealing the limelight. A salad is also a good choice if you want to save room for dessert like a traditional whoopie pie. Consider serving lobster with a garlicky, lemony Caesar salad to heighten the flavors.
Steamed Mussels or Clams One of the best lobster tail sides is more seafood, especially if you’re trying to win someone’s heart. Steamed mussels with garlic and white wine will make your date feel pampered from head to belly, without overpowering the main course. Champagne Grab your champagne flutes when you set the table because nothing says romance like sparkling wine and lobster. A glass of bubbly is highly versatile and pairs well with just about any main course. However, the driest champagne works best with lobster and seafood dishes. If you prefer wine, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of crisp Chardonnay or Sauvignon blanc.
