Ina Garten Lobster Roll

Ina Garten also known as Barefoot Contessa which are two names that almost all Americans know, has a lot of recipes, from which we will be seeing how she prepares lobster roll her way. There is a variety of ways to prepare your lobster roll, thus I will be sticking to Ina Garten's recipe, and if you want free to add or remove anything except the lobster and the roll, I mean what's the point right!

What is Ina Garten lobster roll made of?

This Ina Garten lobster roll is native to New England, it's a toasted hot dog-style bun with lobster meat as a filling, not only that but the filling may also contain lemon juice, butter, salt, and black pepper.

Some people love replacing the butter with mayonnaise, but Ina Garten doesn't do that, she loves to stick as much as possible to the original recipe of this lobster roll, tho she adds celery for garnish.

Is Ina Garten lobster roll healthy?

When talking about how healthy is Ina Garten lobster roll is, looking at calories I can see 617, and according to PHE, it is recommended for adults to follow a 400-600-600 diet, which means consuming no more than 400 calories for breakfast and 600 calories for lunch and dinner.

So I would say taking your Ina Garten Lobster roll for either lunch or dinner is total, as the lobster is healthy for most diets and provides a good source of essential nutrients and protein.

Consuming the lobster filling in your Ina Garten lobster roll you will prove your body with phosphorous, which does a great job of supporting kidney function, plus it also provides more than 10 percent of your daily needs for magnesium in a 3-ounce serving.

What’s the Best Lobster for Lobster Rolls?

Freshly cooked lobster meat is always the best, frozen or canned lobster meat just isn’t the same as freshly cooked lobster, but if you don't have any fresh lobster then you can still make an Ina Garten tasty roll.

Here are three ways to get your lobster if you don't live in New England:

• Frozen: Both precooked frozen lobster meat or uncooked frozen lobster tail can be purchased at the fish market, any of them will do the job.
• Mail Order Lobster: If you have no access to freshly cooked meat or live lobster, but you still want to be as authentic as possible, It’s pricy but if you want that fresh lobster touch, there are several Maine lobster companies such as Maine Lobster, their job is to ship fresh, frozen, or even live lobsters to you overnight.

The best Ina Garten lobster roll meat will be a combination of mostly lobster tails and claws, but If you only have tail meat then that’s okay, too.

When dealing with cooked frozen lobster meat, make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before using it, meanwhile, uncooked frozen tail needs to be thawed for 24 hours ahead of time and then steamed in salted water.

The steaming will depend on how large your lobster tail is, A three- to six-ounce tail will take about four to six minutes.

Why is my lobster chewy?

The comment issue that I see most people fall for when it comes to cooking your lobster is the cooking time, as they may vary from one person to another, and that's because of many things like the lobster size isn't the same as the recipe you follow.

So You will end up overcooking the lobster that you will use in Ina Garten Lobster roll, which will result in a tough and chewy lobster no matter if you steam or boil it.

A good practice when cooking any type of meat not only lobster is to use a meat thermometer, as you will ensure you won't overcook the meat.

On the other hand, eating an undercooked lobster can be really dangerous, as you will run the risk of ingesting bad bacteria (Vibrio parahaemolyticus) which will result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever for about a 24-hour period.

So When cooking the lobster for your Ina Garten lobster roll make sure that the internal temperature of it reaches 140 degrees F for it to be safe to be eaten, In general seafood needs to reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees F, and other meats like pork, beef, and lamb need to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F to be safe to consume.

How long is cooked lobster roll good for?

If you have any cooked lobster leftover from the Ina Garten recipe that you didn't use and want to keep for later consider using the refrigerator in order to maximize its shelf life for safety and quality.

Store your cooked lobster in shallow airtight containers or just wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap, then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

Also for longer shelf life, most of your Ina Garten lobster roll ingredients can be frozen like Lobster meat, compound butter, and rolls, they can sit in the freezer for up to 1 month, when you want to reuse them, let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Should Ina Garten lobster roll be hot or cold?

When it comes to serving, Ina Garten recommends serving your lobster roll hot, as that will keep them safe from any bacteria growth. According to the Department of Agriculture, your cold food needs to be kept at 40 degrees F or colder, while hot food needs to be at 140 degrees F or warmer.

Best bread for Ina Garten lobster rolls

The Classical choice will be a split-top New England-style hot dog bun, but you can choose any type of bread that you prefer just make sure not to use hard bread, try soft, squishy, and very slightly sweet roll which is ideal.

What goes with Ina Garten lobster rolls?

Here is what you can serve with our Ina Garten lobster roll:

• Coleslaw or kale-slaw
• Leafy salads with a light vinaigrette
• Steamed vegetables tossed in butter: like beans, asparagus, broccoli
• A cherry tomato salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

For Dipping you can try:

• Vinegrette Dressing Recipe
• James River BBQ sauce
• Mediterranean sauce made with garlic
• Alfredo Sauce

Ina Garten Lobster Roll Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked lobster meat
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• ½ cup small-diced celery
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh dill, some extra for garnish
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 6 top-sliced hot dog buns

Ina Garten Lobster Roll Instructions

1. Start by cutting the lobster meat in large dice, about ¾-inch.
2. Next, go ahead and heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
3. Now you want to add the lobster alongside 1 teaspoon salt, celery, and ½ teaspoon pepper and cook everything, while stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes until just heated through.
4. Take the lobster off the heat and sprinkle it with the dill, parsley, and half of the lemon juice, stir well.
5. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saute pan, until the butter starts to sizzles.
6. After that, place the rolls in the pan on their sides, as you want to toast the outsides, not the insides, then let them cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, until you see that nice brown color.
7. Once your rolls are done, place them on a platter while the cut side up, then divide the lobster mixture among your 6 rolls and sprinkle with extra dill, salt, and the remaining lemon juice.
8. Finally, you want to serve your ina Garten lobster roll hot while they are still crispy on the outside and the lobster filling is hot.

Ina Garten Lobster Roll Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 617
• Total Fat 26g 40%
  • Saturated Fat 4.3g 22%
  • Trans Fat 0.1g
• Cholesterol 165mg 56%
• Sodium 1142mg 48%
• Potassium 540mg 16%
• Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
  • Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
  • Sugars 1.3g
• Protein 51g 102%
• Vitamin A 7%
• Vitamin C 15%
• Calcium 18%
• Iron 26%

Ina Garten Lobster Roll

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Stir-frying Cuisine:American Courses:Main

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: minutesCook time: 20 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:617 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Ina Garten Lobster Roll

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked lobster meat
  
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  
• ½ cup small-diced celery
  
• Kosher salt
  
• freshly ground black pepper
  
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh dill, some extra for garnish
  
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  
• Juice of 1 lemon
  
• 6 top-sliced hot dog buns

Instructions

1. Start by cutting the lobster meat in large dice, about ¾-inch.
   
2. Next, go ahead and heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
   
3. Now you want to add the lobster alongside 1 teaspoon salt, celery, and ½ teaspoon pepper and cook everything, while stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes until just heated through.
   
4. Take the lobster off the heat and sprinkle it with the dill, parsley, and half of the lemon juice, stir well.
   
5. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saute pan, until the butter starts to sizzles.
   
6. After that, place the rolls in the pan on their sides, as you want to toast the outsides, not the insides, then let them cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, until you see that nice brown color.
   
7. Once your rolls are done, place them on a platter while the cut side up, then divide the lobster mixture among your 6 rolls and sprinkle with extra dill, salt, and the remaining lemon juice.
   
8. Finally, you want to serve your ina Garten lobster roll hot while they are still crispy on the outside and the lobster filling is hot.

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