Buttered Lobster Rolls Made Easy in 20 Minutes
A quick and easy recipe for classic buttered lobster rolls, featuring juicy lobster meat, buttery toasted buns, and a touch of lemon and garlic. Perfect for a luxurious summer seafood sandwich in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 lobster rolls 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat (claw, knuckle & tail), roughly chopped
- 4 top-split New England-style hot dog buns
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: dash of Old Bay or paprika for garnish
- Fresh chopped chives or parsley (for topping)
Instructions
- In a skillet over low heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add the lobster meat, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to coat and heat through.
- Brush the buns with the remaining 1 tbsp of melted butter. Toast them in a skillet until golden brown.
- Fill each toasted bun generously with the warm lobster mixture.
- Garnish with a pinch of Old Bay, paprika, or fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- Serve warm with chips, pickles, or coleslaw on the side.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked lobster for best flavor, but high-quality pre-cooked lobster meat works well too.
- New England-style top-split buns hold the filling better and toast more evenly.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg