The lobster cocktail is a seafood dish that combines lobster meat with a cocktail sauce. The dish is usually served chilled or cold, and is a popular appetizer or hors d’oeuvre.

The lobster cocktail originated in the early 20th century, and was initially served as a way to use up leftover lobster meat. The dish became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, and was often featured in upscale restaurants and catering menus.

Today, the lobster cocktail is considered a classic …