Brown Butter Spiny Lobster Wonton Cups

These Brown Butter Spiny Lobster Wonton Cups combine sweet Bahamian spiny lobster with rich brown butter, fresh herbs, and bright key lime crème fraîche for an elegant appetizer that's surprisingly simple to prepare. Served in crispy wonton cups and finished with a spoonful of Osetra Black Caviar, each bite delivers the perfect balance of buttery seafood, citrus, and delicate salinity. Whether you're entertaining guests or celebrating a special occasion, this restaurant-worthy recipe is an unforgettable way to showcase premium caviar.

Brown Butter Spiny Lobster Wonton Cups

Chef Mel

Servings

24 Canapes

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Appetizer

Created by Chef Mel's Table, this elegant appetizer layers buttery Bahamian spiny lobster, bright key lime crème fraîche, and premium Osetra Black Caviar into crispy wonton cups for the perfect bite.

Brown Butter Spiny Lobster Wonton Cups

Ingredients

    Brown Butter Lobster

    • 1 ½ lbs cooked Bahamian spiny lobster tail, medium diced (¼” pieces)
    • 4 oz unsalted butter
    • 1 tsp minced shallot
    • 1 tsp finely chopped chives
    • 1 tsp finely chopped parsley
    • ½ tsp chopped taragon
    • Zest of 1 lime
    • Flaky sea salt
    • Fresh cracked white pepper

    Key Lime Creme Fraiche

    • 8 oz creme fraiche
    • Zest of 1 key lime
    • Pinch kosher salt

    Crsipy Wonton Cups

    • 24 wonton wrappers
    • Neutral oil for frying

    Garnish

    • 2 oz Osetra Black caviar
    • Chive batons or micro chives
    • Micro herbs (optional)

    Directions

      Brown Butter Lobster

      1. Brown the butter over medium heat until nutty and golden.

      2. Add the shallots and cook until just translucent.

      3. Fold in the diced lobster and gently warm through.

      4. Finish with chives, parsley, tarragon, lime zest, flaky sea salt, and a few turns of white pepper.

      5. Keep warm.

      Key Lime Creme Fraiche

      1. Whisk together creme fraiche, lime zest, key lime juice, and salt until smooth.

      2. Transfer to a squeeze bottle.

      3. Keep chilled.

      Crispy Wonton Cups

      1. Press wonton wrappers into mini muffin tins or fry molds.

      2. Fry and 350 Fahrenheit (175 Celsius) until crisp and golden.

      3. Drain well and cool completely.

      Assembly

      1. Pipe a small amount of key lime creme fraiche into each wonton cup.

      2. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of warm brown butter lobster.

      3. Top with a generous spoon of caviar.

      4. Finish with micro chives or herbs.

      5. Serve immediately while the shell remains crisp.
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      Brown Butter Spiny Lobster Wonton Cups

      Chef Mel

      Servings

      24 Canapes

      Prep Time

      25 minutes

      Cook Time

      15 minutes

      Cuisine

      American

      Category

      Appetizer

      Created by Chef Mel's Table, this elegant appetizer layers buttery Bahamian spiny lobster, bright key lime crème fraîche, and premium Osetra Black Caviar into crispy wonton cups for the perfect bite.

      Brown Butter Spiny Lobster Wonton Cups

      Ingredients

        Brown Butter Lobster

        • 1 ½ lbs cooked Bahamian spiny lobster tail, medium diced (¼” pieces)
        • 4 oz unsalted butter
        • 1 tsp minced shallot
        • 1 tsp finely chopped chives
        • 1 tsp finely chopped parsley
        • ½ tsp chopped taragon
        • Zest of 1 lime
        • Flaky sea salt
        • Fresh cracked white pepper

        Key Lime Creme Fraiche

        • 8 oz creme fraiche
        • Zest of 1 key lime
        • Pinch kosher salt

        Crsipy Wonton Cups

        • 24 wonton wrappers
        • Neutral oil for frying

        Garnish

        • 2 oz Osetra Black caviar
        • Chive batons or micro chives
        • Micro herbs (optional)

        Directions

          Brown Butter Lobster

          1. Brown the butter over medium heat until nutty and golden.

          2. Add the shallots and cook until just translucent.

          3. Fold in the diced lobster and gently warm through.

          4. Finish with chives, parsley, tarragon, lime zest, flaky sea salt, and a few turns of white pepper.

          5. Keep warm.

          Key Lime Creme Fraiche

          1. Whisk together creme fraiche, lime zest, key lime juice, and salt until smooth.

          2. Transfer to a squeeze bottle.

          3. Keep chilled.

          Crispy Wonton Cups

          1. Press wonton wrappers into mini muffin tins or fry molds.

          2. Fry and 350 Fahrenheit (175 Celsius) until crisp and golden.

          3. Drain well and cool completely.

          Assembly

          1. Pipe a small amount of key lime creme fraiche into each wonton cup.

          2. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of warm brown butter lobster.

          3. Top with a generous spoon of caviar.

          4. Finish with micro chives or herbs.

          5. Serve immediately while the shell remains crisp.