The Best Lobster Roll Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Learn how to make the best lobster roll recipe with just 8 ingredients and less than 30 minutes for warm, Connecticut-style rolls perfect for summer!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 357kcal

Author: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Equipment

1 pasta pot to cook lobsters
1 saute pan

Ingredients

12 ounces lobster meat two, six-ounce tails
2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter option to use clarified butter
2 teaspoons garlic minced, about 2 cloves
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
1 tablespoon Italian parsley chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt to taste
2 hotdog buns split top, buttered and toasted in a pan

Instructions

Boil water and add the lobster tails. Cook until the tails are bright red in color or for about 8-10 minutes depending on size. Remove the tails from the water using tongs and let the lobster cool. You can even run it under cold water to help it cool off more quickly. Gently crack the shells and remove the meat, cut the meat into bite size pieces.
In a sauté pan add the butter, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Saute over medium / low heat for a few minutes. You do not want the butter to brown so keep a close watch.
Next, add the cubed and cooked lobster meat, lemon juice, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss everything together until the lobster is coated in the butter, lemon zest & juice, garlic and salt.
I like my lobster meat to be a little crispy on the outside, so I let it saute in the pan for a few minutes. But since the meat is already cooked this will come together very quickly. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Butter the sides of your split top hotdog buns and let it brown in a pan. Once toasted on the outside, load in the warm lobster meat.
Serve with a slice of fresh lemon and enjoy! You can also add some fresh chopped parsley or fresh chopped cilantro for some extra flavor!

Notes

I don’t recommend storing the assembled sandwiches, but the lobster meat will keep well. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Add the leftover meat to salads, sandwiches, or wraps.

Reheat in a skillet with a touch of butter just until warmed through. Microwaving can cause the lobster to become rubbery!

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