Garlic Butter Lobster Roll with Lemon Aioli Sauce

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Garlic Butter Lobster Roll with Lemon Aioli Sauce

Take your Garlic Butter Lobster Roll to the next level by adding a creamy and tangy Lemon Aioli Sauce. This sauce enhances the rich lobster and garlic butter flavors, creating the perfect balance of zest and creaminess.

The combination of buttery lobster, toasted rolls, and the tangy, creamy lemon aioli sauce. It’s a rich, flavorful bite that’s sure to satisfy your seafood cravings.

This recipe isn’t just about great lobster rolls; it’s about elevating the experience with a homemade lemon aioli sauce that brings out the best in the lobster and garlic butter combination.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Lobster Rolls:

  • 2 lobster tails (about 8 oz each), cooked and chopped into chunks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 soft New England-style rolls
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting the rolls)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Lemon Aioli Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster:

  1. Cook the lobster tails in boiling water for 6-8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and tender.
  2. Let the lobster cool slightly, then remove the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized chunks.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Make the Lemon Aioli Sauce:

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the lemon juice if you want a more tangy flavor.

4. Combine Lobster and Garlic Butter:

  1. Add the chopped lobster to the skillet with garlic butter and toss gently. Heat for 2-3 minutes until the lobster is warmed through and coated in the sauce.

5. Toast the Rolls:

  1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in another skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place the rolls in the skillet and toast each side until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.

6. Assemble the Rolls:

  1. Remove the rolls from the skillet and spoon the garlic butter lobster mixture into each roll.
  2. Drizzle the homemade lemon aioli sauce generously over the lobster.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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Garlic Butter Lobster Roll with Lemon Aioli Sauce

Take your Garlic Butter Lobster Roll to the next level by adding a creamy and tangy Lemon Aioli Sauce. This sauce enhances the rich lobster and garlic butter flavors, creating the perfect balance of zest and creaminess.
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Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • For the Lobster Rolls:
  • 2 lobster tails about 8 oz each, cooked and chopped into chunks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 soft New England-style rolls
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for toasting the rolls
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • For the Lemon Aioli Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Lobster:
  • Cook the lobster tails in boiling water for 6-8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and tender.
  • Let the lobster cool slightly, then remove the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized chunks.
  • Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
  • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make the Lemon Aioli Sauce:
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the lemon juice if you want a more tangy flavor.
  • Combine Lobster and Garlic Butter:
  • Add the chopped lobster to the skillet with garlic butter and toss gently. Heat for 2-3 minutes until the lobster is warmed through and coated in the sauce.
  • Toast the Rolls:
  • Heat a small amount of olive oil in another skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the rolls in the skillet and toast each side until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Assemble the Rolls:
  • Remove the rolls from the skillet and spoon the garlic butter lobster mixture into each roll.
  • Drizzle the homemade lemon aioli sauce generously over the lobster.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Tips for Cooking

  • The lemon aioli can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for better flavor.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a small amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the aioli.
  • For an extra savory touch, top with a bit of grated Parmesan cheese.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

The addition of the creamy, tangy Lemon Aioli Sauce brings an extra layer of flavor to the already rich and buttery lobster roll. It’s the perfect balance of textures and tastes for a truly indulgent meal.

Elevate your Garlic Butter Lobster Roll with this easy-to-make Lemon Aioli Sauce. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a treat for yourself, this dish is sure to impress. Enjoy every delicious bite!

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