Connecticut Lobster Roll (Warm with Butter)

Chunks of sweet lobster warmed in melted butter with a squeeze of lemon and piled into a toasted, buttered split-top bun. The warm Connecticut-style roll. Makes 4.

No added sugar

Contains: milk, shellfish, wheat. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

  • Prep 15 min
  • Cook 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Yield 4 rolls
  • Level Easy

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Toasted split-top bun filled with warm buttered lobster, with lemon and potato chips

Connecticut-style lobster rolls are served warm: big pieces of lobster bathed in melted butter, with nothing to hide the sweet meat. It is simpler than the Maine version and, many say, even better.

Split-top hot dog buns, toasted in butter on both sides, are a must.

Instructions

  1. Toast the buns. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and toast the outside flat sides of the buns until golden. Keep warm.
  2. Warm the lobster. Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the lobster and stir gently 3 to 4 minutes, just until warmed through. Stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
  3. Fill and serve. Pile the lobster into the buns, drizzle with the pan butter and sprinkle with paprika and chives. Serve with lemon wedges and chips.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

370Calories
22 gCarbohydrates
<1 gFiber
21 gNet carbs
26 gProtein
20 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

No added sugar

Tips

  • Keep the heat low; boiling butter makes lobster tough.
  • Frozen cooked lobster meat works; thaw it in the refrigerator.

Printable: safe cooking temperatures chart (PDF).

Cooking whole lobsters? See our Steamed Whole Lobster for times by weight.

Storage and leftovers

Best right away. Refrigerate leftover lobster meat up to 2 days and warm it gently in butter; toast fresh buns.

Questions about this recipe

What is the difference between a Connecticut and a Maine lobster roll?
Connecticut rolls are served warm with butter; Maine rolls are chilled and dressed with mayonnaise.
How much lobster do I need?
About 4 ounces of meat per roll.

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