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A close-up of a perfectly golden, butter-toasted New England style bun generously stuffed with creamy, herb-flecked langostino lobster meat, garnished with chives and paprika.
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Langostino Lobster Roll

This restaurant-quality Langostino Lobster Roll features sweet, tender langostino tails tossed in a zesty lemon-herb mayo dressing or warm garlic butter, served in a perfectly toasted, golden-brown brioche bun.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword langostino lobster roll
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 4 rolls
Calories 420kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

  • 12-16 oz Frozen cooked langostino tails thawed
  • 4 Split-top New England style hot dog buns or Brioche buns
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter divided
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 rib Celery finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh chives chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh dill optional
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Pinch of Smoked Paprika for garnish

Instructions

  • Thaw the frozen langostino tails in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water.
  • Crucial Step: Place the thawed langostino meat on paper towels and pat them thoroughly dry to remove as much excess moisture as possible to prevent a soggy roll.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, diced celery, chopped chives, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  • Butter the outer sides of the split-top buns or melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the buns in the skillet and toast until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • For a cold 'Maine Style' roll: Gently fold the dried langostino meat into the dressing mixture until evenly coated.
  • For a warm 'Connecticut Style' alternative: Melt the remaining butter and garlic in the pan, gently warm the langostino for 1-2 minutes (do not overcook), and drizzle with lemon juice instead of using the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Generously stuff the toasted buns with the prepared langostino mixture.
  • Sprinkle with smoked paprika or extra chives and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
  • Sodium: 890mg