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Garlic Butter Naked Lobster Rolls

Indulge in these easy-to-make lobster rolls featuring tender lobster meat tossed in a garlic butter sauce, all served in toasted buns, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces lobster tails Fresh or frozen, thawed properly if frozen.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melt for the garlic butter sauce.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds brightness to the dish.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Regular seasoning.
  • 4 pieces hot dog buns Lightly toasted for the best texture.
  • to taste Chopped parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking the Lobster
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Remove the lobster and let cool.
Making the Garlic Butter
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the garlic butter mixture.
Assembling the Rolls
  1. Once the lobster has cooled, remove the meat from the tails and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss the lobster meat in the garlic butter mixture.
  3. Toast the hot dog buns in the skillet for a minute until golden brown.
  4. Fill each bun with the garlic butter lobster and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, don't skip toasting the garlic! You can pair the rolls with a crisp side salad or sweet potato fries.