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Classic Lobster Roll Recipe

Classic Lobster Roll Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Succulent Maine lobster meets buttery toasted bread in this quintessential New England sandwich. Cool, creamy mayo and crisp herbs elevate fresh lobster meat, promising a seaside escape with each delectable bite you savor.


Ingredients

Scale

Seafood:

  • 3 cups (710 ml) chopped cooked lobster (78 4-ounce tails)

Seasonings:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
  • ½ tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Finishing Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) melted butter
  • 4 soft hot dog-style buns (preferably Hawaiian hot dog buns)

Instructions

  1. Initiate the seafood preparation by methodically cooking lobster tails through boiling, steaming, or grilling techniques, ensuring complete and tender meat doneness.
  2. Allow cooked lobster to cool momentarily, then carefully slice meat into uniform, delectable bite-sized morsels.
  3. Transfer chopped lobster into a spacious mixing vessel, introducing melted butter, finely minced chives, delicate dill fronds, and a vibrant citrus splash from fresh lemon.
  4. Season the maritime mixture with judicious pinches of salt and ground pepper, gently folding ingredients to create harmonious flavor integration.
  5. Preheat culinary workspace to 350ºF, preparing golden-hued hotdog buns by generously brushing interior surfaces with luxurious melted butter.
  6. Position seasoned buns within heated oven, allowing 4-5 minutes for gentle toasting and warmth absorption.
  7. Elegantly layer prepared lobster mixture into toasted buns, distributing contents with precision and visual appeal.
  8. Garnish assembled rolls with additional verdant chive fragments, enhancing both aesthetic presentation and herbal essence.
  9. Serve immediately, celebrating the maritime delicacy while flavors remain pristine and temperature optimal.

Notes

  • Transform standard hotdog buns into a luxurious vessel for succulent, butter-kissed lobster meat.
  • Master the art of balancing delicate seafood with bright herbs and rich, melted butter for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Snacks
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 473
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 660mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 116mg