Description
Maine’s beloved Lobster Roll emerges as a seafood delicacy showcasing tender chunks of succulent lobster meat nestled in a buttery, toasted roll. Fresh ingredients and simple preparation make this coastal favorite a quintessential summer sandwich for seaside enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) chopped cooked lobster (7–8 4-oz tails)
- 4 soft hot dog-style buns (preferably Hawaiian hot dog buns)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) melted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped chives
- ½ tbsp fresh chopped dill
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Seafood Preparation: Cook lobster tails via boiling, steaming, or grilling until meat achieves complete, tender doneness.
- Lobster Processing: Cool lobster momentarily, then slice meat into uniform, delectable bite-sized pieces.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine chopped lobster in a mixing bowl with melted butter, chives, dill, and fresh lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper. Gently fold ingredients to create a harmonious maritime mixture.
- Bun Preparation: Preheat oven to 350ºF and brush hotdog buns’ interior with melted butter. Toast buns for 4-5 minutes until golden and warm.
- Assembly and Presentation: Precisely layer seasoned lobster mixture into toasted buns, garnishing with additional chive fragments to enhance visual appeal and herbal essence.
- Serving: Present immediately, preserving the pristine flavors and optimal temperature of this coastal delicacy.
Notes
- Seafood Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality lobster tails for maximum flavor and tender meat texture.
- Precise Cooking: Boil, steam, or grill lobster tails carefully to prevent overcooking and maintain delicate meat quality.
- Seasoning Balance: Blend butter, herbs, and citrus gently to create a harmonious flavor profile without overwhelming the lobster’s natural sweetness.
- Bun Preparation: Toast hotdog buns with melted butter to create a golden, crispy exterior that complements the rich lobster filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg