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Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped 🦞
- 4 hot dog buns 🌭
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives 🌿
- Lemon wedges, for serving 🍋
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂🌶️
Instructions:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Brush the insides of the hot dog buns with melted butter.
- Toast the buttered buns on the skillet until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Fill each toasted bun with a generous portion of chopped lobster meat.
- Drizzle additional melted butter over the lobster meat.
- Sprinkle chopped chives on top for garnish.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges on the side.
About Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll:
The Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll is a regional variation of the classic lobster roll, originating from the Northeast region of the United States, particularly associated with the coastal state of Connecticut. Unlike its counterpart, the Maine-style lobster roll, which features lobster meat tossed in mayonnaise, the Connecticut-style version emphasizes the pure, sweet flavor of fresh lobster meat, served warm and lightly buttered in a toasted bun. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural sweetness and succulence of the lobster to shine through, creating a decadent yet understated culinary experience. Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls are a cherished summertime treat along the Connecticut shoreline, enjoyed by seafood enthusiasts seeking a taste of the ocean's bounty in its purest form.