Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Barking CrabNaked Lobster Roll Recipe

Naked Lobster Roll Recipe

Inspired by The Barking Crab
Time1h
Serves4

Warm, butter poached lobster meat, served on a toasted bun with coleslaw, fries, and a pickle.

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Pickles

Method

Lobster Preparation

  1. 1

    Butter Poach Lobster

    In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until completely melted. Add salt and black pepper to the butter.

  2. 2

    Cook Lobster

    Place the lobster tails in the melted butter, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Remove Lobster

    Carefully remove the lobster tails from the butter, allowing excess butter to drip off. Let them cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Chop Lobster

    Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Bun Preparation

  1. 5

    Toast Buns

    Brush the top-split hot dog buns with olive oil and place them on a skillet over medium heat. Toast until golden brown on both sides.

Coleslaw Preparation

  1. 6

    Make Coleslaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

  2. 7

    Chill Coleslaw

    Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Fries Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook Fries

    Prepare the frozen French fries according to package instructions, typically baked or deep-fried until golden and crispy. Season with salt.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble Lobster Roll

    Place a generous amount of the butter-poached lobster meat inside each toasted bun.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve each lobster roll with a side of coleslaw, French fries, and a dill pickle on the side.

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