Caribbean-Inspired Butter-Poached Lobster Rolls

Butter-poached lobster with lime, Scotch bonnet, and Caribbean spices fills toasted brioche rolls for a rich, citrusy seafood sandwich.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb lobster meat
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 whole lime
• 0.25 tsp scotch bonnet
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 clove garlic
• 4 whole brioche buns
• 2 tbsp scallions
• 0.5 tsp salt

Cooking instructions

1. Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add minced garlic, minced scotch bonnet, and thyme leaves, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. (about 1 min) — low
2. Add the lobster meat to the skillet and gently poach over low heat until opaque and the thickest pieces reach 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer. (about 6 min) — Low heat
3. Remove from heat, stir in fresh lime juice and salt, and let the lobster rest in the butter while you prepare the buns. (about 3 min)
4. Slice the brioche buns and toast in a separate pan with a small amount of butter until golden brown. (about 3 min) — medium
5. Fill each toasted bun with the butter-poached lobster mixture and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.