This lobster artichoke dip is a rich, creamy seafood appetizer that feels restaurant-worthy but is surprisingly easy to make at home. Tender lobster meat, tangy artichoke hearts, and a blend of melted cheeses bake together into a warm, bubbly dip that’s perfect for entertaining. If you love classic spinach artichoke dip, this luxurious lobster version takes it to the next level. Serve it with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or pita chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that works beautifully for holidays, dinner parties, or a cozy seafood date night at home.

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This lobster artichoke dip is a delightful appetizer for seafood lovers with a surprise of lobster meat tucked into a rich and creamy, savory sauce.

It’s a perfect appetizer to serve with a homemade seafood dinner menu or any special dinner you are hosting.

Growing up, it was a tradition for our family to have artichoke dip on Christmas Eve. My aunt made it for us one year and it was of course so good that we just had to have her repeat it each year.

I would always look forward to that dip, with the creamy artichoke pieces that tasted so amazing on Triscuit crackers.

This lobster artichoke dip reminds me of that flavorful artichoke dip. It brings back memories of celebrating with family and the joy of the holiday season.

We still serve it for Christmas and special occasions.

And, this lobster artichoke dip recipe is also similar to Red Lobster style, with lobster and seasoning added.

Love lobster for special occasions? Try our pappardelle with lobster and lobster escargot next!

Prefer artichoke dip without lobster? Try our savory artichoke dip without mayo.

We also love to make our stunning Red Lobster crab queso dip for all of our most special gatherings with friends and family.

For casual gatherings and game days, try our easy Buffalo chicken dip made with rotisserie chicken.

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Why You'll Love This Lobster Artichoke Dip Recipe
Ingredients in Lobster Artichoke Dip
Optional Flavor Addition
Equipment Needed for Lobster Artichoke Dip
How To Make Lobster Artichoke Dip
STEP 1: Add Ingredients To A Large Bowl
STEP 2: Mix Well
STEP 3: Transfer To Oven Safe Dish
STEP 4: Sprinkle Paprika and Bake in Oven
What To Serve With Lobster Artichoke Dip
More Easy Red Lobster Style Appetizers
More Easy Dips for Parties
Preparation and Storage Tips for Lobster Artichoke Dip
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Why You’ll Love This Lobster Artichoke Dip Recipe

This recipe is reminiscent of a traditional creamy artichoke dip with all of the classic flavors that taste so well on crackers.

Our recipe has a lot of artichokes in it so if you’re an artichoke fan, you will love this.

Plus, it also features seasoned lobster meat from our savory oven baked lobster tail recipe that tastes fabulous as bite sized morsels.

It’s easy to make and a perfect appetizer for any occasion or holiday gathering.

See our post for more delicious and savory recipes and ideas on what to do with lobster!

Ingredients in Lobster Artichoke Dip

The ingredients shown and listed below serve as a general representation of the recipe. For a complete list of ingredients, measurements and helpful tips, please refer to our recipe card. Jump to Recipe

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Many artichoke dip recipes include mayo, but this recipe is mayo-free but you’d never know it.

🦞 Lobster — Cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces. We cook our lobster tails according to this lobster tails recipe. You can choose to make the lobster tails with or without seasoning. Fresh or frozen lobster meat both work well in this dip. Lobster tail meat is sweet and tender, making it ideal for creamy dips and seafood appetizers.
🌿 Artichoke — One standard can of artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces. Canned or jarred artichoke hearts add a slightly tangy flavor that balances the richness of the lobster and cheese.
🧀 Cream Cheese — Four ounces (half of a standard package) of softened Philadelphia cream cheese. It should be at room temperature to mix easily with the rest of the ingredients.
🥄 Sour Cream — Use full fat sour cream or if you’d rather you can substitute Turkish labneh or Greek yogurt.
🧀 Parmesan — Freshly grated parmesan cheese from a block of Parmigiano Reggiano is recommended for best results.
🧀 Cheddar Cheese — Use shredded cheddar cheese, or other favorite cheeses, like mozzarella or Monterrey Jack if you prefer.
🧄 Garlic — Use fresh cloves, peeled and minced. Fresh garlic is a nice touch, but if you usually find fresh garlic too strong, you can omit or substitute with a pinch of garlic powder. Fresh garlic enhances the seafood flavor and gives the dip depth.
🌶️ Hot Sauce — A dash of Frank’s Red Hot, or similar hot sauce, if you like it, or you can omit.
🌶️ Paprika — Sprinkle some smoked paprika over top of the lobster artichoke dip before serving. This imparts flavor and adds to the visual presentation of this appetizer.
🧂 Salt — Ground Himalayan pink salt added to the dish enhances all of the flavors.
🧂 Pepper — You can add some freshly ground black pepper to this dip.

Optional Flavor Addition

Add 1-2 teaspoons of All Spiced Out Dip Seasoning Blend! Note:

You might want to reduce or omit the salt and pepper in the recipe if you add dip seasoning since those are in the blend.

🍋 A small amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the dip and balances the richness of the cheese and lobster.

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Equipment Needed for Lobster Artichoke Dip

A large mixing bowl and oven-safe casserole dish are needed for baked lobster artichoke dip. This is the cheese grater we use daily in all of our recipes with cheese. Don’t worry, if you grate too much! There’s a plastic lid that comes with this so you can store extra cheese in the fridge for later.

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Mixing Bowl

Casserole Dish

How To Make Lobster Artichoke Dip

The steps listed below serve as a general guide on how to make the recipe. For a complete list of step-by-step instructions with cook times and temperatures, please refer to our recipe card. Jump to Recipe

This is a really simple dip to prepare when you have cooked lobster meat. But, it is also easy to make your own cooked lobster. Follow the steps in our baked lobster tails recipe.

When you have your cooked lobster meat ready, then you’re off to the races!

STEP 1: Add Ingredients To A Large Bowl

Place the diced lobster meat, chopped artichoke hearts, softened room temperature cream cheese and remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

STEP 2: Mix Well

Combine the ingredients thoroughly, using a spoon or spatula.

STEP 3: Transfer To Oven Safe Dish

Use a spatula to transfer the ingredients from the mixing bowl over to an oven safe casserole dish.

Ideally, the oven safe baking dish can also function as the serving dish. That way, you won’t need to transfer the dip from the baking dish to a serving dish.

STEP 4: Sprinkle Paprika and Bake in Oven

Sprinkle on some smoked paprika for added flavor and garnish. The red color gives it a nice pop for presentation!

Place the oven safe dish with the lobster artichoke dip into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until melted and heated through.

Serve with crackers, pita bread wedges and nacho chips.

What To Serve With Lobster Artichoke Dip

With lobster artichoke dip, you can serve crackers, tortilla nacho chips (colorful ones are a nice touch!), pita bread wedges, pan-fried pita chips and Pico de Gallo.

For more ideas, check out these easy dippers for dips! Plus, we share tasty appetizers and finger foods in what to serve with dip.

Any of the following Red Lobster inspired main dishes:

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Include any of these Red Lobster style side dishes:

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Preparation and Storage Tips for Lobster Artichoke Dip

It’s super convenient to prepare this dish the night before your event and cook and serve it the next day. Just cover and keep in your refrigerator until you need it.

🧊 Refrigerator Storage

Store leftover lobster artichoke dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

This dip is best enjoyed while freshest, soon after baking.

❄️ Freezer Storage

Freezing is not recommended because the dairy ingredients can separate and become grainy after thawing.

Although, leftover lobster artichoke dip can be frozen for up to a month, if needed. But, we’d be very surprised if there would be any leftovers to freeze!