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Sriracha Lobster Rolls

If you can't make it up to New England, this is the next best thing - with a spicy kick of sriracha!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds cooked lobster meat from about two 1 1/4 pound lobsters
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk celery finely diced
  • 2-3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce more if you like it spicier
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pepper grind or two of fresh ground
  • 4 Top sliced potato buns
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing the buns

Instructions

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  1. If you have live lobsters - use a large pot with a steamer insert to cook the lobsters in. For a 1 1/4 pound lobster, it should take about 14-16 minutes to cook. Add about 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pot and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Put the lid on the pot and bring to a boil. Place the lobster into the steamer basket and cover tightly with the lid. Steam the lobster until bright red and fully cooked. Remove the lobster and let sit until cool enough to touch. Remove the claws and twist the tail off the head. Use a sharp pair of kitchen sheers to cut through the underside of the shell until you can remove the whole tail. Use lobster crackers to crack the claws and remove the meat. Set aside. (BTW - don't toss the shells -- they will make excellent stock. Put the shells in a freezer-safe baggie and freeze until you're ready to make stock).
  2. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, celery, sriracha, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper and cilantro. Stir to combine and set aside.
  3. Cut the lobster into bite-sized chunks and add it to the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour and up to 6.
  4. To serve: heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Brush the outside and inside of the bun with melted butter. Place the bun in the hot skillet and cook both sides as well as the interior, just until it starts to get a golden color. Remove from the skillet and pile high with lobster salad, a few sprigs of fresh cilantro and extra sriracha sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 206mg (69%) Sodium 1246mg (52%) Potassium 363mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 197mg (20%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 206mg 69%
Sodium 1246mg 52%
Potassium 363mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 197mg 20%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.