15 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Connecticut Lobster Roll
Traditional dish · American
A lighter, brighter take on the lobster roll, this version features warm lobster meat tossed in melted butter and served in a toasted bun, allowing the natural sweetness of the lobster to shine.
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Ingredients
- Fresh lobster meat, cooked and chopped1.5 lbs
- Butter, melted1/2 cup
- Lemon juice1 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Black pepper1/8 tsp
- Split-top hot dog buns4
- Butter, for toasting buns2 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Gently warm the cooked lobster meat in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of melted butter and 1 tsp lemon juice.
- 2
Season the warm lobster with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Butter the cut sides of the split-top buns and toast them in a skillet or on a griddle until golden brown.
- 4
Fill the toasted buns with the warm, buttered lobster mixture.
- 5
Serve immediately, with extra melted butter on the side if desired.
