Creamy Lobster Ravioli with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Last Updated April 19th, 2022 at 02:10 pm by Lisa

Lobster ravioli with a lemon butter sauce is made easier using baked wonton wrappers instead of traditional pasta. You can finish this technique in about an hour or prepare everything ahead of time for dinner parties, holidays, or a romantic meal.

Yes — these ravioli don’t require homemade pasta dough or boiling. They bake on a sheet pan for golden, slightly crisp edges that frame a tender lobster filling.

This method was created for entertaining: assemble the ravioli ahead, pop the sheet pan in the oven when guests arrive, and reheat the sauce. It’s an elegant, low-stress way to serve a special dinner.

Heart-shaped ravioli are a charming touch for anniversaries or Valentine’s Day.

Why this recipe works

• Wonton wrappers are widely available and bake easily on a sheet pan, making assembly fast and simple.
• The ravioli can be prepped the night before and baked just before serving.
• The lemon butter sauce reheats quickly and pairs beautifully with seafood.
• Baking eliminates the need to manage boiling water and prevents filling from leaking.
• The lemon butter sauce is versatile — try it with lobster tails, shrimp, scallops, or grilled fish.
• Baked wontons develop a pleasing firm texture and golden edges that add flavor and contrast.
• The whole dish can be ready in about an hour, making it practical for special occasions.

Readers’ comments and reviews

“You had me at Limoncello. 😉 I made these for date night with my boyfriend. I thought I might be getting in too deep with this recipe but your encouragement made me go for it! I am so glad I did, these were so delicious! I served these up with asparagus on the side and it was perfection. Fancy dinner, take that!” — Allison

“I did not use Limoncello and they were still amazing! I love using wonton papers, so inexpensive and great texture. This is a new staple in my house!” — Sarah

“This is very flavorful…yey! Thank you for sharing! Used the sauce over spinach/ricotta ravioli. Also, added shallots and, of course, garlic, as well as lemon zest. Oh! So good! And easy!” — Theresa

“WOW!!! I only made the lemon butter cream sauce because I already had shrimp & crab ravioli. I did not have limoncello, so I used lemon juice as suggested. OMG — this sauce is amazing! I’ll add it to my recipe book for an easy white sauce for pasta. Thank you again, you saved my dinner… EAZY Peezy and delicious too. ❤❤❤” — Carmen

How to make lobster ravioli

In short, you will:

1. boil the lobster tails
2. prepare the ravioli filling
3. assemble the wonton ravioli
4. make the lemon butter sauce
5. bake the ravioli

How to boil lobster tails

1. Smaller lobster tails (around 5–6 oz) are easy to find at most grocery stores. Larger tails are available at seafood markets.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes for small tails, until the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque. Adjust time for larger or smaller tails.
3. Keep the water at a steady boil. If the pot foams up, laying a wooden spoon across the top will help the foam subside.
4. Use kitchen or seafood scissors to cut down the center of the shell to make meat removal easier.
5. Cut down the underside of the shell as well if needed to open the tail.

How to remove lobster meat

1. Hold the cooked tail with a kitchen towel for grip while you cut the shell with scissors.
2. After cutting both sides, crack the shell open and lift out the meat.
3. Push the meat out from the tail end using your thumb, taking care around sharp shell edges.
4. Remove and discard any grey vein or small shell fragments before dicing the meat.

How to make the lobster ravioli filling

1. Dice cooked lobster meat into ½-inch pieces. In a medium sauté pan, heat olive oil and cook finely diced shallot for about two minutes. Add the lobster and chopped parsley, stir for another two minutes, then let cool.
2. In a bowl combine the lobster mixture with lemon juice or limoncello, ricotta, Asiago (or Parmesan), and mascarpone (or cream cheese). Mix until smooth and combined.

Assemble ravioli

1. Place one wonton wrapper on a board and add about 1 teaspoon of filling. Avoid overfilling so the edges will seal.
2. Top with another wonton wrapper, press out the air, and cut with a ravioli cutter (heart-shaped or other). The cutter will seal the edges.
3. If you don’t have a cutter, fold a filled wonton into a triangle, press out the air, and seal the edges with your fingers.
4. Arrange filled ravioli on a parchment-lined tray and brush them with melted butter.
5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes until the edges brown slightly and gain a light crisp.

Heart-shaped cutters make the ravioli extra special, but round or square shapes work just as well.

The filled, cut, and butter-brushed ravioli are now ready for the oven.

Bake the ravioli

Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, prepare the sauce while they bake, and serve immediately for a special dinner.

How to make the lemon butter sauce

The lemon butter sauce is silky, bright, and quick to make — four simple ingredients and it’s done.

Lemon butter sauce ingredients

• 4 tablespoons limoncello (or substitute additional lemon juice)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ cup salted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• Garnish: finely chopped parsley

1. In a small saucepan, gently simmer limoncello and lemon juice, then whisk in the cubed butter until fully emulsified. Stir in the heavy cream, whisk to combine, and remove from heat.
2. Drizzle the sauce over the baked ravioli and finish with chopped parsley and grated Asiago or Parmesan.

Limoncello adds a bright depth, but plain lemon juice makes an excellent sauce too.

Serve the lobster ravioli

Arrange the baked ravioli on warm plates, spoon the lemon butter sauce generously over them, and garnish with parsley and grated cheese. Serve with a simple green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.

Try this lobster recipe

If you enjoy lobster dishes, consider trying a lobster BLT sandwich or other lobster recipes for variety.

More romantic dinner recipes

For other elegant mains, try a roast beef, gorgonzola-and-leek stuffed chicken, beef stroganoff, or grilled lamb chops. These recipes work well for dinner parties, holidays, or date nights.