Jul 14 2026
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Connecticut Lobster Roll Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

warm butter-poached lobster, lemon, chive, split top brioche, sea salt chips

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Ingredients

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Lobster Filling

Brioche Rolls

Side

Method

Prepare Lobster Filling

  1. 1

    Cook Lobster

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lobster for about 8-10 minutes until the shell turns bright red. Remove the lobster and let it cool. Once cool, remove the meat from the shell and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Butter Poach

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the chopped lobster meat and gently poach the lobster in the melted butter for about 5-7 minutes until warmed through. Be careful not to let the butter boil.

  3. 3

    Add Lemon and Chives

    Remove the lobster from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped chives, and sea salt. Mix well to combine and set aside.

Prepare Brioche Rolls

  1. 4

    Toast Rolls

    Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter the outside of each split top brioche roll. Place the rolls in the skillet and toast until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 5

    Fill Rolls

    Once the rolls are toasted, carefully open the top and spoon in the butter-poached lobster filling, ensuring each roll is generously filled.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve the lobster rolls immediately with sea salt chips on the side for a delightful crunch.

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