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Best-Ever Warm Buttery Lobster Rolls (With Mayo, Too!) Recipe

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These Best-Ever Warm Buttery Lobster Rolls feature tender chunks of lobster meat cooked in garlic butter, seasoned with fresh chives, lemon zest, and Creole Cajun spices, then served in buttery toasted brioche buns brushed with mayonnaise. Perfect for a decadent yet quick seafood sandwich experience.

Ingredients

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Lobster Mixture

  • 1 lb fully-cooked frozen lobster meat, thawed
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives, plus more for garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Creole Cajun Seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Buns and Spread

  • 4 split-top brioche hot dog buns
  • Mayonnaise, for brushing inside brioche buns

Instructions

  1. Prep lobster meat: Pat the lobster meat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture. If your lobster meat has large chunks, you can chop or tear it into smaller pieces, but leaving large, meaty chunks is preferred for texture.
  2. Warm the lobster: Heat 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and lobster meat to the skillet. Cook gently, stirring often to evenly coat the lobster with the butter and garlic, warming the lobster through about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Season lobster meat: Using a slotted spoon or spatula, transfer the warmed lobster meat into a large bowl to drain off leftover butter and garlic. Add fresh chopped chives, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, Creole Cajun seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together to combine flavors evenly. Discard any leftover butter in the skillet and wipe it clean.
  4. Toast brioche buns and melt butter: Return the skillet to medium heat and add 2-3 tablespoons of butter. Using a brush or spoon, coat the sides and insides of the brioche buns with the melted butter. Toast the buns directly in the skillet until golden and crispy on both sides. Alternatively, you can toast the buns in the oven.
  5. Melt remaining butter & coat lobster: Reduce the heat to low and melt the remaining butter in the skillet. Pour this melted butter over the lobster meat in the bowl, tossing gently to ensure all the lobster is fully coated in buttery goodness.
  6. Assemble lobster rolls: Spread a layer of mayonnaise inside each toasted brioche bun. Evenly divide the warm, buttery lobster meat among the rolls. Garnish each lobster roll with additional chopped fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for extra brightness and potato chips for a complete meal. Enjoy your warm buttery lobster rolls!

Notes

  • If lobster meat is frozen, thaw completely before use to ensure even warming.
  • Using high-quality fully-cooked lobster meat enhances flavor and texture significantly.
  • The Creole Cajun seasoning can be adjusted for spice level or substituted with Old Bay seasoning if preferred.
  • Butter-toasting the buns adds delicious richness and crunch but can be done in the oven for convenience.
  • Use mayonnaise sparingly inside buns to balance richness without overpowering lobster flavor.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the rolls warm and buttery for best taste and texture.

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