Langostino Recipe Warm Lobster Rolls
Warm, buttery langostino tails in a toasted bun make a delicious twist on a traditional lobster roll.
Servings: 4
Calories: 303kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces langostino tails thawed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter softened
- 4 hot dog buns * see not for top-split
- 1 tbsp. fresh chives finely diced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp capers drained
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Drain thawed langostino tails well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Using 2 tbsp. softened butter, butter each side of the rolls. Toast in pan until brown on each side, about 3 - 4 minutes.
- Set rolls aside to cool slightly.
- In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add lemon juice and capers. Sauté for 2 or 3 minutes until capers begin to sizzle.
- Add langostinos and cook until warmed through. Toss to combine and coat the langostinos in butter.
- Melt remaining 2 tbsp. butter for 15 - 20 seconds in the microwave. Set aside.
- Spoon langostino mixture evenly into rolls and drizzle with remaining melted butter.
Notes
To make top-split hot dog buns into New England-style rolls: Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut 1/4″ from each side (lengthwise) of any top-split hot dog bun. Now you are ready to butter & toast the buns.
Toasting the rolls is exactly like making a grilled cheese sandwich in a pan. You are looking for the same golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 567mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g