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How to Make Awesome Buttery Lobster Rolls

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and then there were three. I made four lobster rolls but I ate one of them. three simple buttery lobster rolls on grilled hot dog buns

If you have watched my video on how to crack open a lobster and get the meat, you're probably wondering: now what? Well, it is time to learn how to make awesome buttery lobster rolls. I know there are preferences. Some people want mayo, celery, lettuce, maybe tomato if you're a total weirdo. These lobster rolls keep one key philosophy in mind: let the lobster be lobster.

This Isn't Tuna Salad, Remember That

As mentioned in the lobster cracking post, lobster rolls can be an expensive indulgence and therefore, only purchased on special occasions. However, in the summer there is always a lobster sale at some point. At my local grocery store, the lobsters were on sale for only $6.99/pound which is crazy. When they are this price - you must buy them.

In the spirit of letting lobster be lobster, there will be no mayo. Do you understand? Butter only. Mayo has absolutely no business on a lobster roll in my humble opinion. However, also in the spirit of this is YOUR lobster roll and you can do whatever you want with it, I understand people like mayonnaise. I don't like mayonnaise (gasp) and also think it is very weird on lobster rolls. But if you want it, I obviously can't stop you from making the biggest mistake of your life.

Melted butter, a squeeze of lemon, chopped fresh chives, and succulent lobster meat on a grilled hot dog roll is all you need.

All the Steps to Making Lobster Rolls

butter and grill your hot dog buns and stuff them with fresh steamed lobster
Let your butter soften and spread on hot dog rolls
grill you hot dog rolls in a pan until golden brown
Grill in a pan until golden brown
cut a few lemon wedges to squeeze on top of your lobster rolls
Cut some lemon wedges
i like to chop fresh chives and put a light sprinkling on top of my lobster roll
Chop some fresh chives
rough chop the larger pieces of lobster meat like the tail before assembling your lobster rolls
Rough chop the lobster tail meat
overhead view of our piles of lobster meat and grilled hotdog rolls
Get ready to assemble your lobster rolls
gently stuff the lobster meat inside your grilled hot dog roll
Stuff one pile of meat into each roll
stuff your grilled hot dog roll with lobster and squeeze fresh lemon on top
Squeeze lemon on top
spoon on some melted butter right before eating
Pour butter on top
if you're feeling daring add a sprinkling of fresh chopped chives on top
Sprinkle lobster roll with fresh chives
one fully assembled lobster roll with lemon, butter and chives - about to be devoured
Admire your hard work
savoring every bite of this this incredible buttery lemony lobster roll on a grilled hot dog bun
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Now that you know how to make awesome buttery lobster rolls, you are now required to actually make them. So start checking your sale paper for the best lobster prices and do this!

I realize lobster is quite the indulgent treat and you know what? Sometimes we need indulgent treats in life. Now go forth and make lobster rolls! And just in case you can't get your lobsters cooked at the fish counter, here's how you can do this at home.

How to Cook Lobster:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil on high heat (pot needs to be big enough to fit four lobsters).
  • Carefully place lobsters in the pot using kitchen tongs.
  • Put the lid on the pot and let it come back up to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
  • Let the lobsters cook for about 15 minutes.
  • After cooked, transfer lobsters to a colander in your sink and let them cool a few minutes.
  • Be careful when you start cracking them open because hot liquid will come out.

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overhead shot of three mouth-watering lobster rolls garnished with fresh chives. serve with lemons and chips on the side

How to Make Awesome Buttery Lobster Rolls


  • Author: Stacey
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 lobster rolls 1x
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Do you know how to make lobster rolls? If you don’t, I have a fantastic recipe and video to guide you every step of the way.


Ingredients

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  • 4 steamed lobsters, meat only (see note#1)
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 4 hot dog rolls
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • 5-6 fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. You will need softened butter so leave your butter out on the counter and prepare for this. You’ll use a little to spread on the hot dog rolls, then you can melt the rest in the microwave to pour on your lobster rolls.
  2. After you have cracked open your lobsters and pulled out the meat. Set aside the meat to finish your prep work.
  3. Using your softened butter, spread a thin layer on both sides of your hot dog rolls and grill in a pan for a few minutes until golden brown on both sides. These should cool down before assembling your lobster rolls or they will fall apart.
  4. Cut four lemon wedges, more if you want, and set them aside for serving.
  5. Finely chop your fresh chives.
  6. Rough chop the lobster tail meat and combine with other meat from the lobster, keeping your four lobster portions separate. I like to keep part of the claw pieces intact for presentation purposes.
  7. Start to assemble your lobster rolls. Take one pile of lobster meat and gently stuff it into each hot dog roll. You should let everyone add their own lemon, butter and chives to the lobster rolls. DO NOT pour butter on the lobster rolls and let them sit out. They will get soggy within a minute and fall apart. Only add the butter to the lobster rolls immediately before eating. Serve with chips, pasta salad, or side salad.

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Notes

  1. My local grocery store will cook the lobster for you which is awesome. If your local market provides this service, I highly recommend you do this. If not, and you need to cook them yourself - here’s what to do. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil on high heat, drop the lobsters in, put the lid on and bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat down to medium once it boils again. The lobsters will need about 15 minutes or so to cook. When they’re done, pull them out and put them in a colander in your sink and let them cool a few minutes before cracking them open. Remember – there is liquid inside that will run out when you start cracking the shell and it will be hot.

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