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Classic Lobster Rolls with Butter

This Classic Lobster Roll with Butter recipe is quick to make and bursting with rich, buttery flavor, perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 tails lobster tails (6–8 oz each) Fresh, high-quality lobster is recommended.
  • 6 tbsp butter Melted with lemon juice for sauce.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 4 pieces split-top rolls Toasted for serving.
  • 1 tbsp parsley Fresh, for garnish.

Method
 

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

Notes

Store leftover lobster in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave. Rolls are best eaten fresh but can be toasted again if needed.