Difficulty: Intermediate
Seafood
Maine Lobster Rolls
Greg
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Intermediate
Fragrant, buttery lobster in a smoky sandwich makes a main dish that you'll love to serve. Just believe us, Maine Lobster Rolls are a repeat-worthy recteq hit for sure.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500℉.
- Step 2: Using a sharp knife, split the lobster tails in half lengthwise, season with the olive oil, Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub and Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub.
- Step 3: Prepare the basil aioli by combining the smoked garlic, mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, and juice. Mix well.
- Step 4: Grill the lobster, meat side down for 4 minute; flip and top with melted butter and cook for another 3-4 minutes until 135℉ internal.
- Step 5: Allow the lobster to rest for a few minutes. Remove from the shell and chop in big chunks.
- Step 6: Toast the top split buns.
- Step 7: To build the Lobster rolls, add a generous amount of basil aioli & butter lettuce to the rolls.
- Step 8: Two Delicious Options: A. You can tossed the chopped lobster in melted butter and fill the roll B. You can toss the lobster in more Aioli and then fill the roll.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ingredients
- 4 Maine Lobster Tails
- 1 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon(s) Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub
- 1 teaspoon(s) Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub
- 2 tablespoon(s) Smoked Garlic
- 1 cup(s) Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon(s) Fresh Basil, chiffonade
- 1 Lemon
- 4 ounces Butter
- 4 Top Split Potato Buns
- 4 ounces Butter Crisp Lettuce
Tools Needed
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500℉.
- Step 2: Using a sharp knife, split the lobster tails in half lengthwise, season with the olive oil, Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub and Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub.
- Step 3: Prepare the basil aioli by combining the smoked garlic, mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, and juice. Mix well.
- Step 4: Grill the lobster, meat side down for 4 minute; flip and top with melted butter and cook for another 3-4 minutes until 135℉ internal.
- Step 5: Allow the lobster to rest for a few minutes. Remove from the shell and chop in big chunks.
- Step 6: Toast the top split buns.
- Step 7: To build the Lobster rolls, add a generous amount of basil aioli & butter lettuce to the rolls.
- Step 8: Two Delicious Options: A. You can tossed the chopped lobster in melted butter and fill the roll B. You can toss the lobster in more Aioli and then fill the roll.
Chef Pairings
These Maine Lobster Rolls are an absolute show-stopper of a dish, so pair them up with an upscale side like Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, or make the meal down-home tasty with Grandma's Mac 'n Cheese.