Lobster in Garlic Chili Butter Sauce – Korean Inspired Sweet & Spicy Sauce

Welcome to this mouthwatering recipe for Lobster in Garlic Chili Butter Sauce! This Korean sauce-inspired lobster dish is packed with bold flavors—sweet, spicy, and savory—all wrapped up in a rich, buttery sauce. A MUST TRY LOBSTER RECIPE! Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or just treating yourself to something extraordinary, this lobster recipe is sure to impress!

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In this post, I’ll show you how to make a delicious garlic chili butter sauce using gochujang (Korean chili paste), oyster sauce, sriracha, and fresh ingredients like garlic, ginger, and Thai chilies. The sauce perfectly complements Lobster tail, lobster claws and arms, creating an irresistible flavor combination.

Served over steaming jasmine rice, this dish is both indulgent and easy to prepare.

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Lobster in Garlic Chili Butter Sauce (Korean-Inspired)

Sweet, spicy, and savory Korean-inspired lobster smothered in a rich garlic chili butter sauce made with gochujang, oyster sauce, and sriracha — served over steaming jasmine rice.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Lobster:

• 2 lb lobster or frozen cooked lobster claws and arms

For the Paste:

• 1/2 purple onion or 5 shallots
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 Thai chilies adjust for spice
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste or fresh ginger root

For the Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon sriracha optional for extra heat

Additional Ingredients:

• 1/2 white onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dashi or mushroom powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Water or reserved lobster juice from boiling

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Large pan or skillet
• Pot (for boiling lobster)

Method

 

Prepare the Paste:

1. Combine the purple onion, garlic, Thai chilies, red bell pepper, and ginger in a food processor or blender. Blend until you get a coarse paste.

Prepare the Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the gochujang, oyster sauce, ketchup, sweet soy sauce, and sriracha until well combined.

Chop the Onion:

1. Chop the white onion into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Cook the Lobster:

1. If using a whole lobster, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the lobster for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove, let cool slightly, then crack the shell and cut into pieces, reserving any juices.

Cook the Sauce:

1. Heat the butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the blended paste and saute for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Combine and Simmer:

1. Stir in the chopped onion, sugar, dashi or mushroom powder, and salt. Pour in the mixed sauce and reserved lobster juice or water, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Toss in the Lobster:

1. Add the cooked lobster to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through, then serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Serve this sweet, spicy, and savory lobster over steaming jasmine rice to soak up the extra sauce.

 

Tips:

– No lobster on hand? This sauce works beautifully with crab, shrimp, or even chicken.

– Adjust the number of Thai chilies to control the heat — start with fewer if you’re spice-sensitive.

– Garnish with sliced green onion and a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.

– Pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple cucumber salad on the side.

🛒 Shop the Ingredients

• Gochujang
• Oyster Sauce
• Ketchup
• Sweet Soy Sauce
• Sriracha
• Dashi / Mushroom Powder
• Butter

And there you have it—Lobster in Garlic Chili Butter Sauce with a Korean twist. 

This dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. 

I hope you give it a try and let me know how it turns out in the comments below. 

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