Move over Maine Lobster rolls. These buttery Connecticut lobster rolls are a delicious savory treat that scream summer. Featuring sweet, tender shellfish and loads of drawn butter, this sandwich is sure to please.
Keyword: buttery lobster roll, Connecticut lobster roll, lobster roll no may, lobster roll without mayo
Servings: 4sandwiches
Author: jfletcher
Ingredients
32ouncesof lobster meatYou can use lobster tail meat, claws, or knuckle meat, but lobster tails are easiest to get in most stores.
4soft good quality hot dog buns
1stick plus 2 tablespoons of butterdivided
a squeeze of fresh lemon juiceoptional
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Once you've cooked the lobster, remove the meat from the tails and cut it up into pieces.
Melt a stick of butter in a medium pan and gently toss the lobster tail with the butter. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice if you choice.
While the butter is melting and you're tossing it with the lobster, warm the the buns either by grilling them on a hot grill pan or warming in the oven.
Melt the remaining butter by microwaving in a microwave safe dish for 30 seconds. Brush the rolls with the melted butter.
Fill each roll to the brim with buttery lobster filling. Serve warm.