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A lifelong West Coaster with a deep love for New England flavors, I set out to create the perfect lobster roll—one that marries fresh California ingredients with classic East Coast tradition. With buttery grilled lobster, fragrant herbs, and a creamy avocado dressing, this version delivers the best of both coasts in every bite.
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Ultimate American Lobster Rolls
A fusion of East Coast tradition and West Coast freshness, these lobster rolls feature grilled lobster, vibrant garden herbs, and a creamy avocado dressing, all served on buttery, toasted buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Entrees
Ingredients
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- For the Grilled Lobster Tails:
- 6 lobster tails
- Butter for brushing
- For the Lobster Salad Mix:
- 1 cup diced fresh garden herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon)
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- For the Robust Avocado Dressing:
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and cracked pepper to taste
- For the Perfectly Grilled Buns:
- 6 top-split hotdog buns, or similar rolls of your choosing
- Garlic and herb butter
Instructions
- Grilled Lobster Tails:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Butterfly the lobster tails and brush them with melted butter.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, until the lobster meat is opaque and lightly charred.
- Lobster Salad Mix:
- Chop the grilled lobster tails into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the lobster pieces with the diced fresh garden herbs.
- Robust Avocado Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe avocados and mix in lemon juice, virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and cracked pepper until smooth.
- Perfectly Grilled Buns:
- Split the hotdog buns from the top.
- Grill the buns with garlic and herb butter until golden brown.
- Assembling the Ultimate Lobster Rolls:
- Place a lettuce leaf on each grilled bun.
- Spoon the lobster salad mix generously onto the buns.
- Garnish with tomato slices
- Drizzle the robust avocado dressing over the lobster salad.
