Warm Lemon Butter Lobster Roll
User Reviews
3.7
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Warm Lemon Butter Lobster Roll
Description
This recipe for Warm Lemon Butter Lobster Roll starts with steaming live Maine lobster until fully cooked. The meat is carefully extracted in large pieces from the tail and claws to maintain texture. A lemon-tarragon butter sauce is prepared by melting butter and mixing in chopped tarragon, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, which bathes the warm lobster meat.
The hot dog buns are buttered and toasted in a skillet until golden, offering a crisp exterior that contrasts with the tender lobster. The lobster tossed in lemon butter is divided evenly into the buns for serving.
The dish is a simple warm seafood sandwich that highlights the delicate flavor of fresh lobster enhanced by the brightness of lemon and the herbaceous note of tarragon. It is ideal eaten immediately to enjoy the textures and flavors at their best.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound Maine Lobster (live)
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, + 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon tarragon chopped + more for garnish
- ½ lemon juiced
- pinch salt
- 2 hot dog buns top split
Instructions
- In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket add one inch of water to the pot, secure with a lid and bring to a boil. Use a set of tongs to transfer the live lobster to the steamer basket, cover and steam for about 12-14 minutes or until cooked through and bright red. Transfer the lobster to a cutting board and let rest until you can handle it with your hands.
- In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add the tarragon, lemon and salt. Mix together and keep warm on a low heat.
- Melt the remaining teaspoon of butter in a skillet or cast iron pan. Griddle the buns in the pan until browned on the outside, turning several times with a pair of tongs until you've achieved a golden crust. Remove from heat.
- Use lobster crackers or kitchen sheers to remove the lobster meat from the tail and claws, keeping the lobster in large pieces. Split the lobster tail in half lengthwise. Transfer the warm lobster meat to the butter mixtures and toss to coat.
- Divide the lobster between the two buns and drizzle additional butter-lemon sauce over as desired. Sprinkle with additional tarragon for garnish. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 818mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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