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Buttery Lobster Roll Recipe
Description
Warm and buttery, Connecticut-style lobster rolls make a fabulous summertime dinner. This New England favorite was reportedly invented at Perry's restaurant in Milford, Connecticut in the late 1920s. There's no need to travel, however, because lobster rolls are incredibly easy to make at home and ideal for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (2-ounces) unsalted butter, divided
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 pounds lobster meat, removed from about 4 lobster tails, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 split-top hot dog buns
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 wedges lemon, for serving
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the lobster and cook, tossing often until it turns opaque and is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter lightly over the outside of the buns. Toast them in the pan on both sides until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Transfer the lobster and garlic to a medium bowl. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet.
- Season the lobster with lemon juice, dill, chives, salt, and pepper. Add the freshly melted butter and toss until combined.
- Place equal amounts of lobster mixture into each of the toasted buns. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over the sandwiches as desired.