Buttery Lobster Roll Croissant
This Buttery Lobster Roll Croissant takes everything you love about a classic lobster roll and gives it a rich, buttery upgrade. Warm lobster tossed with creamy Kewpie mayo, fresh herbs, and tucked inside a flaky toasted croissant makes every bite feel like something special.
Ingredients
- 2 croissants sliced and toasted
Lemon Chive Kewpie Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chives minced
- Salt to taste
Buttery Lobster Filling
- 1 lb lobster meat cooked
- 1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp celery minced
- 2 tbsp shallots minced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp chives minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chives minced
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Lemon Chive Kewpie Mayonnaise
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients listed under “Lemon Chive Kewpie Mayonnaise.” Mix thoroughly and set aside until ready to serve.
Buttery Lobster Filling
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Once melted, sauté minced shallot and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked lobster meat. Mix just until the lobster is warmed through.
- Transfer the filling to a bowl and add minced celery, chives, and Kewpie mayonnaise. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble
- Spread some of the lemon and chive-infused Kewpie mayonnaise on the bottom half of the toasted croissant. Add a generous amount of the buttery lobster filling. Drizzle with the remaining lemon chive mayo and garnish with chives. Top with the top half of the toasted croissant.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!