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Classic Lobster Rolls with Butter

Indulge in these Classic Lobster Rolls with Butter, featuring succulent lobster and rich butter for a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Ingredients
  • 4 pieces lobster tails (6–8 oz each) Fresh or thawed frozen lobster tails
Butter Sauce Ingredients
  • 6 tbsp butter Unsalted is preferred
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
Roll Ingredients
  • 4 pieces split-top rolls Toasted for serving
  • 1 tbsp parsley Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Lobster
  1. Simmer your lobster tails in salted water for 6-8 minutes until they turn opaque and luscious.
  2. Cool the tails slightly, then chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Making the Butter Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the lobster meat with half of the butter sauce.
Toasting the Rolls
  1. Toast the split-top rolls in the remaining butter until they’re golden brown.
Assembly
  1. Fill the rolls with lobster, drizzle the remaining butter sauce on top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve these lobster rolls alongside crunchy potato chips or a bright summer salad for that classic picnic vibe. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, keeping the lobster meat separate from the rolls.