Lobster Roll with Melted Butter (Printable Version)

Sweet lobster chunks dressed in warm lemon butter, served in perfectly toasted split-top buns - a New England coastal classic.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Lobster

01 - 1½ lbs cooked lobster meat (claw, knuckle, and tail), chopped into bite-sized pieces

→ Butter Sauce

02 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 pinch sea salt
05 - 1 pinch ground black pepper
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)

→ Buns

07 - 4 split-top hot dog buns
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for toasting buns)

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Extra melted butter for drizzling

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small saucepan, melt 6 tbsp of butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Keep warm on the lowest heat setting.
02 - Gently fold the chopped lobster meat into the butter sauce. Heat until just warmed through, about 2–3 minutes. Do not overcook.
03 - In a skillet or griddle, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Toast the outsides of the split-top buns until golden brown and crisp.
04 - Fill each toasted bun generously with warm buttered lobster. Sprinkle with chives if using.
05 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra melted butter on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Simple ingredients that let the lobster shine
  • Ready in just 25 minutes for an elegant meal without fuss
  • Restaurant quality that's easy to recreate at home
  • Authentic New England flavor in your own kitchen
02 -
  • Each roll contains a luxurious amount of protein
  • The simplicity of ingredients lets the natural sweetness of the lobster take center stage
  • Can be adapted with mayonnaise instead of butter for a Connecticut style roll
03 -
  • Toast both the inside and outside of the bun for the perfect contrast of textures against the tender lobster
  • Keep your butter warm but not hot to prevent the lobster from toughening as it heats
  • Allow lobster to come to room temperature for 10 minutes before warming it in butter for the most even heating
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