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warm lobster roll recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This warm lobster roll recipe offers a luxurious, buttery, and gourmet meal perfect for busy weeknights, transforming simple ingredients into a special dish with rich flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces (notes: fresh or thawed good quality frozen lobster works)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (notes: use plant-based butter for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon lime zest
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (notes: optional, for a hint of warmth and gentle heat)
- 4 brioche split-top hot dog buns (notes: try whole wheat buns or lettuce cups for lower-carb, gluten-free)
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced into rings
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Crispy Shallots: Heat 1 cup oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry shallots for 3-5 minutes, stirring until golden and crispy. Drain shallots on paper towels and season with salt.
- Infuse Spiced Butter: In a large skillet, melt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Stir in paprika, lime juice, lime zest, and cayenne pepper (if using) for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and reddish-orange. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Warm the Lobster: Add 1 pound cooked lobster meat to the spiced butter mixture. Toss gently for 2-3 minutes, just until the lobster is warmed through and gleaming. Ensure heat is kept low and do not boil to prevent overcooking, which makes lobster rubbery. Remove immediately.
- Toast Brioche Buns: Lightly butter the cut sides of 4 brioche buns. Toast them in a separate skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. A toaster oven can also be used for quick family meals.
- Assemble Lobster Rolls: Open the toasted buns and spoon generous portions of the warm, buttered lobster mixture inside, allowing the flavorful butter to drip into the bun.
- Garnish and Serve: Place the filled warm lobster rolls on plates. Garnish each with crispy shallots and vibrant fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
To prevent rubbery lobster, keep heat low and do not boil; remove lobster immediately once warmed through. For dietary variations, use plant-based butter for dairy-free or substitute brioche buns with whole wheat buns or lettuce cups for lower-carb or gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 warm lobster roll
- Calories: 680 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg