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There are two kinds of people: mayo people and butter people. This recipe is for the butter people. Connecticut style. Warm lobster. Hot butter. Toasted bun. No distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chunks of sweet, briny lobster get gently warmed in melted butter, then piled high into a crispy, golden split-top bun. It’s simple. It’s luxurious. And it’s ready in 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 split-top hot dog buns (or New England style buns)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Toast the Buns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place buns cut-side down in the skillet. Toast until golden brown and crispy (about 2 minutes). Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Warm the Lobster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add lobster chunks. Gently warm for 1-2 minutes\u2014just until heated through. Do not overcook (rubber lobster is a crime).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Assemble the Rolls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pile warm lobster into each toasted bun. Let it overflow. That’s the point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drizzle any remaining butter from the pan over the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Garnish with chives or parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Serve Immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Eat with napkins. Many napkins. Don’t share.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 5 mins | Cook Time:<\/strong> 5 mins | Total Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 2 lobster rolls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not make lobster rolls ahead. The buns get soggy. The lobster gets sad. If you have leftover lobster (unlikely), store it in the fridge for 1 day and reheat gently in butter. Never microwave lobster. Just… don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chunks of sweet, tender lobster. Warm, buttery, toasted bun. That’s it. No celery. No mayo overload. Just pure lobster bliss. Connecticut style. Summer on a bun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[1815,1818,1814,1819,1816,1817,1813],"class_list":["post-2127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-best-lobster-roll","tag-butter-lobster-roll","tag-connecticut-lobster-roll","tag-easy-lobster-roll-recipe","tag-fresh-lobster-roll","tag-hot-lobster-roll","tag-lobster-roll"],"yoast_head":"\n
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