Garlic Butter Lobster Rolls (Printable)

Tender lobster in creamy herbed filling nestled in warm garlic butter rolls

# Ingredient List:

→ Lobster Filling

01 - 14 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped
02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
07 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
08 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garlic Butter

10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
13 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

14 - 4 top-split brioche or hot dog rolls
15 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, crème fraîche, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, celery, chives, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix until well coated. Refrigerate while preparing the rolls.
02 - In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and a pinch of salt.
03 - Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the outsides of each roll generously with the garlic butter.
04 - Place the rolls on the skillet and toast for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Reserve any remaining garlic butter.
05 - Fill each toasted roll generously with the creamy lobster mixture.
06 - Drizzle with any extra garlic butter and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy herbed filling keeps the lobster incredibly moist without overwhelming its sweet delicate flavor
  • That garlic butter on the rolls transforms something already good into something absolutely unforgettable
  • It comes together faster than you can order takeout but tastes like a restaurant treat
02 -
  • Chilling the filling for at least 15 minutes helps the flavors meld and makes assembly much easier
  • Do not skip toasting the rolls even if it seems like extra work, that crispy exterior is what makes it a lobster roll experience
  • The garlic butter can burn quickly so keep the heat low and watch it closely
03 -
  • Gently squeeze excess liquid from thawed lobster to prevent a soggy filling
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly into the creamy mixture
  • Toast the rolls just before serving for that perfect contrast of textures

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