Connecticut Lobster Roll
by: Chef Ed Richardson
Ingredients
- 24 ounces fresh lobster meat
- 6-8 Tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 lemon, wedged
- 1 Tablespoon chives, thinly sliced
- 4 New England-style, split-top hot dog buns
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the Wolf Griddle to 300°F.
Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
On the Wolf Griddle over medium heat, brush the sides of the split-top hot dog buns with the melted butter (reserve some for brushing the tops later). Place the buns, buttered-side down, on the Wolf Griddle set to 300°F and toast until they are golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Flip them over and toast the other side briefly. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon of butter and the shallots. Cook until the shallots are soft, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and lobster to the pan and continue cooking for 1 minute to warm the lobster. Add the remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter while stirring to let it melt and create a butter sauce. Add salt and pepper if needed.
Add the chives to the lobster and stir for garnish.
Place the toasted buns on serving plates or a platter. Divide the warmed lobster meat evenly among the buns, piling it generously into each bun.
Drizzle a little extra butter from the pan over the lobster to add extra richness.
Serve with a lemon wedge.