Lobster Roll

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 240 gLobster meat, cooked and picked
• 2Split top bun
• 50 gButter, divided
• 15 gLemon, juiced
• 4 gChive, finely sliced
• 1 gSalt
• 1 gBlack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, mixing bowl, knife, spoon, pastry brush, tongs, cutting board, serving plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather Ingredients

   Gather lobster meat, split top buns, butter, lemon, chives, salt, pepper, plus a skillet, bowl, knife, spoon, brush, tongs, and board. · 3 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Melt Butter

   Melt butter in a small skillet over low heat, then spoon 30 g into a bowl for lobster and keep the rest in the pan for toasting. · 3 min

   What to look for: Butter is fully melted and lightly foamy, not browned.

3. 3
   Dress Lobster

   Fold lobster meat with the bowl of warm butter, lemon juice, chives, salt, and black pepper, coating the pieces without breaking them. · 3 min

   What to look for: Lobster looks glossy and lightly flecked with chives.

4. 4
   Toast Buns

   Brush the cut sides and outer sides of each split top bun with pan butter, then toast in the skillet until golden and fragrant. · 4 min

   What to look for: Buns are crisp at the edges with deep golden surfaces.

5. 5
   Fill Rolls

   Pile the buttered lobster into the warm toasted buns, letting large pieces sit on top so the sweet meat stays the focus. · 2 min

   What to look for: Each bun is generously filled and still holds its shape.

6. 6
   Serve Immediately

   Serve the lobster rolls at once while the buns are crisp and the butter is warm, with any remaining lemon squeezed over the filling. · 1 min

   What to look for: Rolls are warm, glossy, and ready to eat.