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Warm Lemon Butter Lobster Roll

Decadent warm lobster, drenched in melted lemon herb butter and piled onto a toasted split top bun - is there anything better?  Grab an ice cold beer and contemplate any alternatives that (doubtfully) come close. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound Maine Lobster (live)
  • 4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon chopped + more for garnish
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • pinch salt
  • 2 top split hot dog buns

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add the tarragon, lemon and salt. Mix together and keep warm on a low heat.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 181mg (60%) Sodium 818mg (34%) Potassium 387mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 845IU (17%) Vitamin C 16.6mg (18%) Calcium 207mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% 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.