Description
Quick Ina Garten’s lobster roll showcases fresh New England seafood with creamy mayo and chives. Elegant simplicity delivers a classic coastal sandwich perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lobster meat, cooked
- 5 tbsps (75 ml) unsalted butter, divided
- 6 top-sliced hot dog buns, such as Pepperidge Farm
- ½ cup (75 g) celery, small-diced
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh dill, minced (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh parsley, minced
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 lemon, juice of (30 ml)
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim cooked lobster meat into consistent 3/4-inch chunks, maintaining uniform texture for elegant presentation.
- Seasoning Blend: Heat medium skillet over medium-high temperature, melting butter. Introduce lobster, celery, salt, and pepper, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until ingredients meld and lobster warms through.
- Herb Infusion: Remove skillet from heat, gently fold in fresh dill, parsley, and half the lemon juice, distributing aromatic herbs evenly.
- Bun Transformation: Utilize separate skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Position top-split buns on their sides, toasting each surface for 2 minutes until achieving golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Assembly: Place toasted buns on serving platter, cut side upward. Lavishly fill each bun with warm, herb-kissed lobster mixture.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with additional fresh dill, delicate salt sprinkle, and remaining zesty lemon juice. Serve immediately while buns retain their warm, buttery essence.
Notes
- Precision in Cutting: Uniformly cut lobster meat into 3/4-inch chunks for consistent texture and professional-looking presentation.
- Butter Technique: Gently melt butter at medium-high heat to create a rich, golden base that enhances the lobster’s delicate flavor without burning.
- Herb Balance: Fold herbs gently to distribute evenly, allowing dill and parsley to complement the lobster’s natural sweetness without overpowering.
- Toasting Perfection: Toast bun sides for exactly 2 minutes to achieve a crisp, golden-brown exterior that provides a delightful crunch and buttery flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg