Delicious Servings of Lobster Sandwiches
Craving a top-notch lobster roll? Skip the lackluster joints and make your own! Here's a recipe for a mouthwatering, warm tarragon-lemon butter lobster roll.
Ingredients (11 for the base recipe, adjust for the simplified version with 5)
- Lobster roll: 1 lb lobster meat, 4 top-split hot dog buns, 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp paprika (optional), salt, and pepper
- Tarragon-lemon butter: 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cloves minced garlic (optional), 2 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Simplified Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 2 Tbsp tarragon
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 4 hot dog buns
Preparation
- Cook the Lobster: Steam your 1 lb lobster meat until it's bright red, removing it when an antenna pulls out easily.
- Prepare the Tarragon-Lemon Butter: Melt 4 Tbsp butter with 2 minced garlic cloves (optional) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp chopped tarragon and 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the Rolls: Butter the outsides of 4 top-split hot dog buns and toast them in a skillet until golden brown. Divide the 1 lb cooked lobster meat among the buns.
- Serve: Drizzle your prepared tarragon-lemon butter over the lobster rolls and serve. Enjoy your homemade, finger-licking good lobster roll!
Tips (For the base recipe)
- Freshness: Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Tarragon: Taste and adjust the amount of tarragon in your butter to your preference.
- Paprika: Add a dash of paprika for a hint of smoke.
- For a more delectable lobster roll experience, consider using a creditline to obtain fresh lobster for a more robust flavor.
- To enhance the nutritional value of your homemade lobster rolls, consider adding a side salad or whole grain rolls.
- Instead of heading to the city for an expensive lobster roll, follow these instructions on the outskirts of town to save money and create a mouthwatering, warm tarragon-lemon butter lobster roll at home.
