Last Updated on September 7, 2022

Warm, buttery lobster meat tops a golden brown, split-top roll for the perfect Connecticut-style lobster roll recipe. Watch and learn easy tips for cooking this comfort food classic, and see why not all lobster meat is created equal.

Hot Buttered Lobster Roll

Name: Hot Buttered Lobster Roll
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 8 oz ButcherBox Cold Cracked Lobster; 8 oz unsalted butter; 1 shallot – chopped; 1 Tbsp orange zest; 1 Tbsp chives – minced; 2 New England style split-top buns

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Protein: Fish / Seafood

Cut: Lobster Claws & Knuckles

Course: Main Course

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 9 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

Servings: Servings

Ingredients

8 oz ButcherBox Cold Cracked Lobster
8 oz unsalted butter
1 shallot – chopped
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 Tbsp chives – minced
2 New England style split-top buns

Instructions

Preheat medium skillet on low-medium heat.
Add butter. When butter is nearly melted, add lobster including any juices from package.
Simmer on low heat for 1 minute, then add shallots.
Simmer for 4-5 minutes until lobster is firm and springy.
Add orange zest and chives, simmer for 30 seconds and remove from heat.
Remove lobster from butter and pour butter into serving bowl.
Use some of the butter to butter and toast the buns.
Cut lobster into smaller pieces, place on roll, add a sprinkle of chives and serve with remaining butter.