Category: Appetizers

Lobster Appetizers for the Holidays

Seafood dinner is a holiday tradition spanning the ages. And, in our opinion, there is no better seafood than lobster! However, lobster is great for more than just the main course. We also love to use lobster in our holiday appetizers. Here are a couple lobster recipes we recommend whipping up this holiday season: Lobster… Read more »

Seafood Appetizers for Football Games

Whether you’re cheering for Josh Allen or applauding every move Bill Belichick makes, Sundays are for football. But as you’re watching the game, you need to make sure your stomach stays satisfied as well. Football parties are often full of the standard snacks: chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, potato skins, chips and dip, etc. So, why… Read more »

Several Ways to Prepare Shrimp Cocktail

One great thing about the holiday season is the great food that comes along with it. Many people prepare shrimp cocktail during the holiday season as a special appetizer for guests. From different sauces to displays, there are plenty of ways to prepare shrimp cocktail. Here are just a few of our favorites to try… Read more »

Game Day Appetizers for Seafood Lovers

Fall is here and that means football season is too! If you are one of the many families who gather in front of their television set on Sunday afternoons – cheering on their favorite team – you know how important it is to have some delicious appetizers prepared for easy eating between plays. While seafood… Read more »

You’ll Spring for These Lobster Dishes

Spring is getting closer, and to celebrate, we found some of the best lobster spring roll recipes! Here in Maine, we like to celebrate the start of the spring season, or any season for that matter, with some delicious seafood recipes. Lobster spring rolls are light and refreshing, and there are plenty of different recipes… Read more »

Put Lobster on Your Thanksgiving Menu

Many foods are typically found on Thanksgiving tables including cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and an assortment of colorful vegetables. However, consider adding lobster to your Thanksgiving table.   Many culinary historians believe that first Thanksgiving table was likely full of lobsters, eels, and mussels from the bay. Most people would consider serving seafood for Thanksgiving… Read more »

Fall Favorites: Chowders and Bisques

September is almost here, and as cool weather begins rolling across the Atlantic coast, the thought of clam chowder and lobster bisque begins floating through our minds. What are some of the best sides to serve with a hearty chowder soup? Here is a list of our favorite options: Simple Salad Start off your delicious… Read more »

Traditional Cocktail Sauce

Here at Cape Porpoise Lobster Company, one of our favorite ways to eat shrimp is chilled with a side of cocktail sauce. Great as an appetizer or for hors d’oeuvres, shrimp and cocktail sauce is a simple yet gourmet dish to make. For a classic cocktail sauce recipe, read below. Looking for something with a little… Read more »

Bacon Wrapped Lobster Bites

One of the best parts of any event is the food that is served. And when it comes to hosting a get-together there is nothing you want more than to develop a menu that all of your guests will enjoy. Here at Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. our go-to food for every meal is lobster, and… Read more »

The Authentic Maine Lobster Roll

Maine Lobster Roll Ingredients • 1/2 pound cooked lobster meat • 1/2 a cucumber, peeled and diced • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 tablespoon tarragon • 2 sliced scallions • 3 hot dog buns • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • Sea salt & ground pepper     Directions • Chop cooked lobster meat. • Combine… Read more »