Summer Lobster or Shrimp Rolls

Summer Lobster or Shrimp Rolls are simply made with toasted hot dog rolls stuffed with your favorite seafood salad – lobster, shrimp, or both!  These delicious seafood salads are made with chopped celery, green onions, Italian parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.  Served on a buttery toasted bun.  YUM!  Whether you prefer lobster or shrimp, these rolls are positively irresistible! 

These summer lobster or shrimp rolls are a perfect way to serve as a summer’s lunch or dinner. They are so light, you can eat two and make it an entire meal.

Serve them with a side of fresh summer fruit and it’s a delightful, satisfying meal.

 

 

How to Make Summer Lobster or Shrimp Rolls…

For this recipe, I decided to use frozen Langostino Lobster Tails that are “already pre-cooked” and peeled. 

I found them in the frozen food section at our local supermarket.  The only prep work needed was to thaw and rinse them thoroughly.  And, the rest is easy! 

PERFECT!

 

 

I usually make these rolls using fresh shrimp, as my husband prefers.  And, that’s great too. However, it usually requires a little more work: cleaning – deveining – boiling, and then chopping the shrimp.    

But this time,  I decided to make my job easier!  🙂

Using the frozen langostino tails instead of fresh, saved me some time, and I didn’t hear a complaint from my peanut gallery – either.

Plus, for additional flavor with these summer lobster or shrimp rolls, I simply grilled the rolls, (or you can toast them in a toaster oven) and added a  slab of butter on each side.  Then filled them with the seafood mixture.

Keep in mind,  these summer lobster or shrimp rolls can be made also with our Easy Italian Shrimp Salad, and with already steamed or boiled lobster, scallops, and crab meat.   

These were super easy to make and they turned out great! 

A win-win!! 😉

 

Here’s a FUN Idea and Tip!  

For a delicious appetizer idea, chill the seafood salad for at least 1 hour.   Then simply fill the buns with the seafood salad mixture.  Cut each bun into halves or even thirds, creating the “mini” buns.  Top with some fresh chives, then serve!  They make a fun size to serve with a large group at any barbecue or party!

 

 

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Ingredients for Summer Lobster or Shrimp Rolls:

• 2  (8- ounces) packages of Langostino Lobster Tails-(I used Pier 33 Gourmet)

• (Or use 1 pound of shrimp- peeled, deveined, cooked)

• 2 celery stalks – finely chopped

• 1 to 2 green onions- finely chopped

• 1/4 cup Italian parsley – finely chopped

• 2 lemons juiced (about 3 Tbsp.)

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder or 1 garlic minced

• 1/2 tsp. Iodized or kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

• 4 to 6 tsp. butter

• 4 to 6 bakery hot dog buns

Directions:

1.  Carefully cut bakery buns in half lengthwise, leaving 1/2-inch uncut and set aside.
2.  Thaw langostino lobster tails in cold water for about 10 minutes.  Drain and rinse the tails under running water, and repeat for another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well.

3.  Chop the lobster tails into smaller pieces. Place them into a bowl and add celery, green onions, and Italian parsley.

4.  Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder (or fresh garlic), salt, and pepper.  Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss to coat.  Chill seafood salad if you are planning to serve it later in the day.

5.  Prepare the Buns: Spread 1 teaspoon of butter inside each bun.  In a non-stick pan or on the grill and toast the buns, place the side of the buns down on low heat for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden and toasty, and set aside.  Fill each bun with a seafood mixture, about 2 to 3 tablespoons.  Serve immediately.

Yields: 4 to 6 rolls

You may also enjoy our Shrimp Salad with Cajun Mayo on Toasted Croissant! 

Enjoy!!

 

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• Roasted Red Snapper Italian Style

• Easy Italian Shrimp Salad

• Fresh Cod Fish Salad

• Crab Cakes – Lightened!

• Best Lobster Sauce

• Bake or Roast Branzino with Lemon

• Baked Halibut & Sea Bass Oreganata

Yield: 4 to 6 rolls

Summer Lobster or Shrimp Rolls

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Summer Lobster or Shrimp rolls are simply toasted hot dog rolls stuffed with your favorite seafood salad, lobster, shrimp, or both! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounces) packages of Langostino Lobster Tails-(I used Pier 33 Gourmet)
• (Or use 1 pound of shrimp- peeled, deveined, cooked)
• 2 celery stalks - finely chopped
• 1 to 2 green onions- finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley - finely chopped
• 2 lemons juiced (about 3 Tbsp.)
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder or 1 garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp. Iodized or kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 4 to 6 tsp. butter
• 4 to 6 bakery hot dog buns( find in your bakery section at the local supermarket)

Instructions

1. Carefully cut bakery buns in half lengthwise, leaving 1/2-inch uncut and set aside.
2. Thaw langostino lobster tails in cold water for about 10 minutes
3. Drain and rinse the tails under running water, and repeat for another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well.
4. Chop the lobster tails into smaller pieces. Place them into a bowl and add celery, green onions, and Italian parsley.
5. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder (or fresh garlic), salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss to coat. Chill seafood salad if you are planning to serve it later in the day.
6. Spread 1 teaspoon of butter inside each bun. In a non-stick pan or on the barbeque and toast the buns, place the side of the buns down on low heat for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden and toasty, and set aside. Fill each bun with a seafood mixture, about 2 to 3 tablespoons. Serve immediately.
7. Yields: 4 to 6 rolls

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6 lobster rolls

Serving Size:

1 roll
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 15.7gCarbohydrates: 26.9gFiber: .3gSugar: .4gProtein: 19.8g

 

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