Garlic Butter Lobster Rolls (Printable)
Creamy lobster filling in garlic-butter toasted rolls for an elegant coastal meal
# Ingredient List:
→ Lobster Filling
01 - 14 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped
02 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
03 - 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 2 tbsp finely chopped celery
07 - 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
08 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill (optional)
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garlic Butter
10 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
12 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
13 - Pinch of salt
→ For Serving
14 - 4 top-split brioche or hot dog rolls
15 - Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 - Combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, crème fraîche, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, celery, chives, and dill in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix until well coated. Refrigerate while preparing the rolls.
02 - Melt the butter in a small saucepan 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. Place the rolls on the skillet and toast for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Reserve any remaining garlic butter.
04 - Fill each toasted roll generously with the creamy lobster mixture. Drizzle with any extra garlic butter and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy herbed filling strikes this perfect balance between luxurious and light, never overwhelming the sweet lobster
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy coastal restaurant
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- Cold filling plus warm rolls creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite sing
- Don't overmix the lobster or it will turn mushy—gentle folding keeps those meaty chunks intact
03 -
- Buy the best lobster you can find since this recipe lets the flavor shine without hiding anything
- Let the filling rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes—it makes such a difference in how the flavors come together