Connecticut lobster roll, also called a warm lobster roll, is served warm with tender, juicy lobster meat tossed with melted butter and piled high on a toasted hot dog bun! It's a simpler lobster roll compared to the Maine lobster roll but is just as delicious! This recipe is featured in Lobster Rolls - 2 Ways.

Connecticut-style warm lobster rolls with lobster claw meat.

This Connecticut lobster roll is a delicious warm lobster roll that's full of tender and juicy butter-coated lobster meat sitting atop a toasted brioche hot dog bun. It's a simple lobster roll that's perfect for the 4th of July or a summer lunch or dinner!

What is a Connecticut lobster roll?

A Connecticut-style lobster roll is always served warm and made with lobster meat coated with melted butter and piled high on a split-top hot dog bun. The main difference between a Connecticut lobster roll and a Maine lobster roll is that a Maine lobster roll is served cold with lobster meat dressed with mayo and sometimes finely chopped celery. On the other hand, a Connecticut lobster roll is served with lobster tossed in melted butter as opposed to mayo.

Connecticut lobster roll with claw meat on a hot dog bun.

Ingredients

Pre-cooked lobster meat - Use any type of lobster meat - claws, tails, or knuckles. But save the claw meat for placing atop the rolls for the best presentation.
Hot dog buns - I used split-top brioche hot dog buns. Split-top hot dog buns also go by New England-style hot dog buns.
Butter - Melted butter is used to coat each morsel of lobster but you can opt for clarified butter or brown butter.

Steps

Melt a tablespoon of butter and toast each side of the hot dog bun until it's golden brown. Set this aside.
Melt the remaining butter in the same pan and add the lobster meat. Toss gently to coat each piece of lobster. Season with salt and pepper to taste and optionally add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and chives.
Evenly divide the lobster filling into each hot dog bun and serve immediately.

Lobster roll bun toasting with melted butter in a pan.

Variations

Clarified butter - Using clarified butter provides a richer, nuttier flavor by removing the milk solids and water from the butterfat.
Brown butter lobster roll - Brown butter offers a toasted, deeper flavor by browning the milk solids so that it takes on a caramel-like flavor.

Connecticut lobster roll with warm butter-covered lobster claw meat on a hot dog bun.

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Connecticut lobster rolls or warm lobster rolls on a plate.

Connecticut Lobster Rolls (Warm Lobster Rolls)

Connecticut lobster roll is served warm with tender, juicy lobster meat tossed with melted butter and piled high on a toasted hot dog bun! It's a simpler lobster roll compared to the Maine lobster roll but it's just as delicious!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, New England

Servings 2

☑ Ingredients

▢ 1 ½ cups cooked lobster meat - chopped, about 8 oz
▢ 2 hot dog buns
▢ 4 Tablespoons butter - divided
▢ salt & pepper - to taste

Optional seasonings

▢ 1 Tablespoon chopped chives
▢ 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

Toast buns: In a large pan, melt 1 Tablespoon of butter and toast the hot dog buns on both sides until golden brown. Set aside.
Warm the lobster meat: Using the same pan, melt the remaining butter on low heat and add the lobster meat. Toss gently to warm up the lobster and coat evenly with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally add a squeeze of lemon juice and chives.
Assemble rolls: Divide the lobster evenly into your buttered rolls. Serve immediately while still warm.

✎ Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips & Variations:

Use brioche split-top hot dog buns for a richer flavor.
Leave the claw meat whole and place it on top for presentation.
Clarified butter - Using clarified butter provides a richer, nuttier flavor by removing the milk solids and water from the butterfat.
Brown butter - Brown butter offers a toasted, deeper flavor by browning the milk solids so that it takes on a caramel-like flavor.

This recipe is featured in Lobster Rolls - 2 Ways.

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