Description

This lemon butter lobster roll is a Connecticut-style classic made with tender Maine lobster, bright lemon, and aromatic herbs. Served warm in buttery toasted split-top buns, it delivers a gourmet seafood experience that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lb live Maine lobster
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon butter for toasting buns
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
½ fresh lemon, juiced
Pinch of sea salt
2 top-split hot dog buns

Instructions

Bring a pot fitted with a steamer basket and 1 inch of water to a boil.
Steam lobster for 12–14 minutes until bright red and firm.
Cool lobster briefly, then remove meat from tail and claws.
Melt butter over low heat and stir in tarragon, lemon juice, and salt.
Gently toss warm lobster meat in lemon butter sauce.
Toast buns with remaining butter until golden on both sides.
Fill buns generously with lobster and drizzle with extra sauce.
Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Do not overcook the lobster—perfectly cooked meat should be opaque and tender. Use split-top buns for the best texture and presentation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Steaming
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 lobster roll
Calories: 366
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 693mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 189mg

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