Bar Harbor Lobster Bake Recipe – Easy Red Lobster Copycat
Seafood lovers can have it all with this easy Red Lobster inspired Bar Harbor lobster bake recipe.
An irresistible dish full of seafood delights, with mussels, shrimp and lobster this Bar Harbor lobster bake is a savory medley with a delicious sauce.
A tasty broth infused with lemon garlic and herbs with tomatoes and green onions brings out the natural flavors of the shellfish.
This is one of the menu highlights and a popular choice. And, you’ll love how easy it is to prepare a similarly impressive dish at home.
That’s why we’ve come up with this easy Bar Harbor lobster bake copycat recipe. Inspired by Red Lobster’s Bar Harbor lobster bake, you’ll love that you can have all of your favorites in one bowl!
Perfect for any special occasion, you’ll look forward to celebrate with this delicious seafood restaurant inspired dinner.
Love Red Lobster? Try our crab alfredo linguini, baked mussels appetizer and lobster pappardelle recipes next.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy — simple and easy to prepare with a quick stovetop sauce and you can let the oven do the rest.
- Variety — this dish offers a delicious seafood mix of mussels, shrimp and lobster, as well as linguini for those who also love a pasta dish. It’s the best of both worlds, with everything you love in one bowl!
- Satisfying — When you genuinely love seafood, you’ll find that the variety of seafood in this dish makes it extremely satisfying, especially when paired with linguine and the delicious butter herb sauce.
- Impressive — a perfect dish for company and for special occasion dinners at home.
- Less Cost — this is a pricey dish at the restaurant and can be prepared for less in your own kitchen.
- Customizable — you can easily substitute with different types of pasta and varieties of sauces. Try it with other cooked seafood like crayfish, scallops, crab, clams and oysters.
What is Bar Harbor Lobster Bake?
Bar Harbor refers to a town in Maine, where lobster and seafood are plentiful. With many restaurants offering there own versions of Bar Harbor lobster bake dishes.
Red Lobster’s Bar Harbor Lobster Bake is a seafood feast with lobster, clams, mussels, and shrimp cooked in a flavorful butter and herb broths.
Bar Harbor Lobster Bake Ingredients
Aside from the shellfish, the ingredients are pretty basic and you may already have them at home.
You’ll most likely need to plan ahead for the seafood ingredients and this is a perfect dish when seafood is plentiful.
- Shrimp — about a half pound of large shrimp, approximately 15 or so.
- Lobster — two lobster tails
- Mussels — a pound of mussels, or you can use fewer.
- Clams — You can bake clams in addition to the mussels, shrimp and lobster or omit them. We didn’t have any so we left them out this time.
- Linguini — about a half pound of dry linguini.
- Broth — chicken broth, seafood broth or even wine. Or you can use mostly broth and add a splash of white wine. We like the flavor of chicken broth and always have it at home so we’ve used it here but go with what you love in this dish.
- Tomatoes — diced ripe tomatoes from the vine or Roma tomatoes
- Green Onions — finely sliced green onions, aka scallions.
- Herbs — fresh chopped herbs, like parsley or cilantro.
- Garlic — fresh garlic cloves, put through a garlic press.
- Lemon Juice — freshly pressed lemon juice, use a lemon reamer.
- Hot Sauce — a dash of hot sauce, like Frank’s Red Hot, if desired.
NOTE: Follow the recommended guidelines from NOAA Fisheries about sustainable seafood.
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STEP 1 – Cook Linguini and Make Sauce
Melt butter in a medium hot skillet on the stovetop. When the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and let sauté a few minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped green onions and tomatoes. Sauté for a minute or two.
Add the herbs. We use parsley here but you can substitute with cilantro or others if you prefer.
Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce, if using. Mix well and set aside.
STEP 2 – Bake Shellfish
In an oven safe baking dish, add the mussels and shrimp. Pour the tomato and herb sauce over top of the mussels and shrimp. We love this divided baking dish, but you can use two baking dishes.
Use a pair of kitchen scissors to cut the back shell of the lobster tails.
Pull the lobster meat up and over top of the shell.
Pour melted butter and seasoning (Old Bay or All Purpose seasoning are good options or some Cajun if you love spicy food!) over top of the lobster tails. Choose an oven safe mini casserole dish to bake the lobster in.
Put the lobster tails, mussels, and shrimp in the preheated oven. Allow to bake for 10-15 minutes or until the shrimp and lobster reaches 135-140℉ and the mussels shells open up. Ensure the seafood is cooked to the safe internal temperatures, using a digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest parts of the seafood.
Discard any mussels that did not open.
NOTE: As ovens vary and the sizes of your shrimp and lobster tails may vary, you may need to adjust your cooking time.
STEP 3 – Combine Linguini, Shellfish and Sauce
Place the cooked and drained linguini into a large bowl.
Add the cooked lobster tails (cut in half lengthwise), mussels, and shrimp along with the butter herb sauce, to the bowl with linguini.
Use large wooden utensils to toss the linguini and shellfish with the butter herb sauce. Mix well to ensure that the linguini is fully coated with the sauce.
STEP 4 – Transfer to Serving Bowls
Transfer the Bar Harbor lobster bake to individual bowls with the shellfish evenly distributed among each or you can put it all into a large serving bowl.
Top with some fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately.
What To Serve With Bar Harbor Lobster Bake
You can’t go wrong with any of the usual restaurant side dishes, like salads and chowders.
- House Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Clam Chowder
- Lobster Bisque
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Chesapeake Corn
And for dessert you’ll love this Red Lobster inspired Brownie Ice Cream Cake. We’ve taken the main ingredients of their popular Brownie Overboard dessert, plus a few extras and have turned it into a super easy and impressive ice cream cake recipe.
It’s a sweet finale to celebrate special occasions. Make it the night before your special dinner, or very early on the morning of since it will need to set in the freezer.
Wine Pairing Suggestions With Lobster Bake
A nice white wine or rosé would pair nicely with a lobster bake. Try sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Riesling.
Our personal favorite is Gewürztraminer that we love with spicy cuisines and find that it also pairs well with seafood dishes.
More Red Lobster Copycat Recipes
Discover how easy it is to make these easy and stunning restaurant style recipes. Here are some of our favorites:
- Crab Queso Dip
- Crabby Cheese Fries
- Lobster Artichoke Dip
- Creamy Lobster Mashed Potatoes
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- Shrimp Linguini Alfredo
Be sure to check out our popular Red Lobster Copycat Recipes and more easy Red Lobster pasta dishes.
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Bar Harbor Lobster Bake Recipe – Easy Red Lobster Copycat
Ingredients
- ½ pound Linguine
For the Butter and Herb Sauce
- ¼ Cup Butter, we used salted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
- 1 Cup Broth, chicken broth or seafood broth, homemade or store bought
- 1 Green Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tomato, Roma or on the vine tomato, diced
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped, can substitute cilantro or other herbs if preferred
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed, use a lemon reamer
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce , optional, we like Frank's
For The Seafood Bake
- 1 pound Mussels
- ½ pound Shrimp, about 15 large shrimp
- 2 Lobster Tails
Instructions
- Cook linguini by following the instructions on the package. Preheat oven to 425℉
Make The Butter and Herb Sauce
- In a skillet, melt butter on medium heat.
- When the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and let sauté a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped green onions and tomatoes. Let sauté a minute or two.
- Add the herbs. We use parsley here but you can substitute with cilantro or others if you prefer.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce, if using. Mix well and set aside.
Bake Shellfish
- In an oven safe baking dish, add the mussels and shrimp. Pour the tomato and herb sauce over top of the mussels and shrimp. We love this divided baking dish with divider, or simply use two baking dishes.
- Use a pair of kitchen scissors to cut the back shell of the lobster tails. Pull the lobster meat up and over top of the shell.
- Place the lobster tails in an oven safe mini casserole dish. Pour some melted butter over top of the lobster tails. Optionally, you can season with Old Bay seasoning or any seasoning of your choice.
- Put the lobster tails, mussels, and shrimp in the preheated oven. Allow to bake for 10-15 minutes or until the shrimp and lobster reaches 135-140℉ and the mussels shells open up. Ensure the seafood is cooked to the safe internal temperatures, using a digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest parts of the seafood. Discard any mussels that did not open. NOTE: As ovens vary and the sizes of your shrimp and lobster tails may vary, you may need to adjust your cooking time.
Combine Linguini and Shellfish
- Place the cooked and drained linguini in a large bowl.
- Add the lobster tails (cut in half lengthwise), mussels, and shrimp along with the butter herb sauce, to the linguini. Use large wooden utensils to toss the linguini and shellfish with the butter herb sauce. Mix well to ensure that the linguini is fully coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the Bar Harbor lobster bake to individual bowls with the shellfish evenly distributed among each or you can put it all into a large serving bowl. Top with some fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately.
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This recipe is provided for informational purposes only. The above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide. Please use proper food safety practices, always use a food thermometer to ensure safe cooking temperature, and consult a professional if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.
