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Buttery Connecticut Lobster Rolls

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.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: dinner, sandwich, seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttery lobster roll, Connecticut lobster roll, lobster roll no may, lobster roll without mayo
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: jfletcher

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces of lobster meat You can use lobster tail meat, claws, or knuckle meat, but lobster tails are easiest to get in most stores.
  • 4 soft good quality hot dog buns
  • 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons of butter divided
  • a squeeze of fresh lemon juice optional
  • 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.
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