Red Lobster Clone Recipes You Can Make At Home

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Red Lobster Clone Recipes You Can Make At Home

These copycat recipes bring the buttery, cheesy, garlicky magic straight to your kitchen.

Published 2 months ago in Wow

Red Lobster isn't just a seafood chain, it's a craving. It's a buttery, garlicky, shrimp-drenched fever dream that hits you out of nowhere and refuses to let go. But what if we told you the magic doesn’t have to stop at the parking lot? Or that you can bring that deep-fried, cheddar-dusted, cocktail-sauced glory right into your own kitchen? No servers, no wait time, no judgment.

We’ve rounded up the ultimate clone recipes that taste so close to the real thing you’ll be checking your dining room for a lobster tank. From those legendary Cheddar Bay Biscuits to crispy coconut shrimp and creamy Lobster Alfredo, these DIY dishes deliver big-time flavor with none of the awkward birthday singing.

Grab your butter, preheat that oven, and get ready to recreate the Red Lobster fantasy. Sweatpants optional, bib encouraged.

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Honey-Glazed Salmon
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, 1 fourth cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic (minced). Instructions: Whisk glaze ingredients. Marinate salmon 30 minutes. Bake at 400 F for 12-15 minutes, brushing with glaze halfway through.

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Legendary Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, half tsp baking soda, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 third cup cold butter (cubed), 3 fourths cup shredded cheddar cheese. Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix dry ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk and cheese. Drop spoonfuls on baking sheet. Bake 12-15 mins until golden. Brush with garlic butter (melted butter + garlic powder).

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Red Lobster Copycat Clam Strips
Ingredients: 1 lb clam strips, 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup cornmeal, salt & pepper, oil for frying. Instructions: Dredge clam strips in flour, egg, then cornmeal. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.

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Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese Cups
Ingredients: Mac & cheese, mini muffin tin, extra cheese for topping. Instructions: Spoon mac & cheese into mini tins, top with cheese. Bake at 350 F 15-20 mins till golden.

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Seafood Alfredo Pizza
Ingredients: Pizza dough, half cup alfredo sauce, half cup crab meat, half cup shrimp, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan. Instructions: Spread sauce on dough, top with seafood and cheeses. Bake at 450 F for 12-15 minutes till crust is golden and cheese bubbly.

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Crab and Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 cup crab meat, 2 cups corn kernels, 1 onion, 2 cups potatoes, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 cup cream, salt & pepper. Instructions: Sauté onion. Add potatoes, broth; cook till tender. Stir in corn and crab. Add cream, heat through. Season and serve.

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Lemon Butter Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, 4 tbsp butter, juice & zest of 1 lemon, garlic, salt & pepper, skewers. Instructions: Marinate shrimp in lemon, garlic, butter, salt & pepper 30 mins. Thread onto skewers, grill 2-3 mins each side.

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Lobster-Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 20 large mushrooms, 1 cup lobster meat, half cup cream cheese, 1 fourth cup Parmesan, 1 garlic clove, salt & pepper. Instructions: Remove mushroom stems. Mix lobster, cheeses, garlic, and seasoning. Stuff mushrooms, bake at 375 F for 15 mins till golden.

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Red Lobster-Style Fried Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, salt & pepper, oil for frying. Instructions: Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in eggs, coat with panko. Fry in hot oil till golden and crisp. Drain and serve with cocktail sauce.

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Garlic Butter Mussels
Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels, 4 tbsp butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 cup white wine, parsley, salt & pepper. Instructions: Sauté garlic in butter, add wine and bring to simmer. Add cleaned mussels, cover, cook 5-7 mins till shells open. Sprinkle parsley and serve with crusty bread.

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Garlic Butter Lobster Tail
Ingredients: 2 lobster tails, 4 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt & pepper. Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Slice lobster shell lengthwise, lift meat out. Mix butter, garlic, lemon juice. Brush lobster meat generously. Bake 12-15 minutes till lobster is opaque and buttery.

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Firecracker Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, half cup flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, half cup mayo, 2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice. Instructions: Bread and fry shrimp till golden. Mix mayo, sriracha, honey, and lime for sauce. Toss shrimp in sauce and serve.

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Creamy Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 2 cans clams, 2 cups diced potatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 2 stalks celery (chopped), 4 slices bacon, 2 cups milk, 1 cup cream, salt & pepper. Instructions: Cook bacon and set aside. Sauté onion and celery in bacon fat. Add potatoes, clams (with juice), and broth. Simmer until potatoes tender. Stir in milk, cream, and bacon. Heat gently, season, serve with crusty bread.

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Spicy Cajun Salmon
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon wedges. Instructions: Rub salmon with oil and Cajun seasoning. Grill or bake at 400 F for 12-15 mins till flaky.

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Lobster Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni, 1 lb cooked lobster meat, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 2 cups milk, 2 cups sharp cheddar, half cup Parmesan, salt & pepper. Instructions: Cook pasta. Make a roux with butter and flour, add milk to thicken. Stir in cheeses until melted. Fold in lobster and pasta. Bake at 350 F for 20 mins until bubbly and golden.

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Crab Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine, 1 lb crab meat, 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper. Instructions: Cook pasta. Sauté garlic in butter, add cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan till thick. Toss crab and pasta in sauce. Season and garnish with parsley.

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Crunchy Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp (peeled), 1 cup shredded coconut, half cup panko breadcrumbs, half cup flour, 2 eggs (beaten), salt & pepper. Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat shrimp in flour, then egg, then coconut-panko mix. Bake 10-12 minutes until crispy.

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Rich Lobster Bisque
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked lobster meat, 4 tbsp butter, 1 onion (chopped), 1 carrot (diced), 2 cloves garlic, 4 cups seafood stock, 1 cup cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, thyme, salt & pepper. Instructions: Sauté onion, carrot, garlic in butter. Add tomato paste, cook 2 mins. Add stock and thyme, simmer 30 mins. Blend half the soup for smoothness. Stir in cream and lobster meat. Heat gently, season, and serve.

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Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine, 1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined), 4 tbsp butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), half cup white wine, juice of 1 lemon, parsley, salt & pepper. Instructions: Cook pasta. Sauté garlic in butter, add shrimp and cook till pink. Pour in wine and lemon juice; simmer 2 minutes. Toss in pasta and parsley.

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Crispy Crab Cakes
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crab meat, half cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, salt & pepper. Instructions: Mix all ingredients gently. Shape into patties. Fry in hot oil (medium heat) 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain and serve.