Brown Butter Lobster Rolls with Extra Chive Butter
Craving Brown Butter Lobster Rolls with Extra Chive Butter but not wanting to break the bank? I totally get it! Lobster rolls can get pricey, especially when you’re dining out, but what if I told you that you can whip up a delicious, restaurant-quality lobster roll right at home without spending a fortune? That’s right! With just a few simple ingredients—like affordable lobster tails, butter, and fresh chives from your garden—you can create a mouthwatering brown butter lobster roll that’s every bit as indulgent as the ones at fancy seafood joints. And the best part? You can pair it with crispy kettle chips and an ice-cold beer for a meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. Let’s dive in and get cooking!
Equipment
- Kitchen scissors
- Pan (for sautéing lobster)
- Saucepan (for melting butter and chives)
- Sheet pan (for toasting buns)
- Knife (for slicing lobster meat)
- Cutting Board
- Spatula (for sautéing lobster)
Ingredients
- 6-7 small lobster tails
- 2 sticks butter 1 cup
- 1 bunch chives chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package brioche hot dog buns
Instructions
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the thawed lobster tails down the top of the shell. Cut through both the top and bottom of the shell, then gently remove the lobster meat and set aside.
- Slice the lobster meat into large nuggets. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a pan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the lobster meat and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan, melt the remaining stick of butter and stir in the chopped chives.
- Toast the brioche buns on a sheet pan in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
- Stuff the toasted buns with lobster and drizzle with the chive butter. Serve with cold beer and kettle chips, and enjoy!
- This recipe is a quick, affordable way to enjoy lobster rolls without breaking the bank!