Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls

Lobster tails, butter, paprika, and salt are all you need to make these classic Connecticut-style lobster rolls.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 462 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 8 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 lobster tails
• 4 top-sliced hot dog buns
• 4 leaves Bibb lettuce (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a steamer. Add lobster tails; steam for 3 minutes. Remove from steamer and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle.

Step 2

Remove the shells and dice lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch frying pan. Add 2 buns and turn to coat with butter. Toast over low heat, turning once, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon butter and remaining buns.

Step 4

Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the same pan. Toss in lobster pieces. Cook over low heat, stirring almost constantly, for 3 minutes. Add paprika and salt; continue to stir until lobster is opaque, about 2 minutes more.

Step 5

Line toasted buns with lettuce. Fill with lobster. Drizzle any remaining butter on top.