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Connecticut Lobster Roll

Savory Connecticut Lobster Roll with Warm Brown Butter Bliss

Delight in this Connecticut Lobster Roll, featuring tender lobster meat and warm brown butter, perfect for lunch or summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Filling
  • 1 lb Lobster Meat Knuckle and claw meat recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Part for toasting buns, rest for brown butter.
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest half for cooking, serve wedges on the side.
  • 2 tbsp Chives Fresh or scallions as a substitute.
For the Buns
  • 4 New England Style Brioche Hot Dog Buns Toast for added crunch.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Connecticut Lobster Roll
  1. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Toast New England style brioche hot dog buns cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining unsalted butter over medium-low heat, cooking until deep golden brown and foaming, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add lobster meat, lemon zest, and chives to the brown butter, sautéing over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until warmed through. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Divide the warm lobster mixture among the toasted buns and serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh or high-quality frozen lobster meat and ensure buns are toasted to a golden brown.

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