Gourmet Lobster Burger
Inspired by the coastal flavors of New England and elevated with luxurious touches, this gourmet lobster burger is a celebration of seafood indulgence. Marrying the tender sweetness of freshly cooked lobster with the savory satisfaction of a grilled patty, this burger blends land and sea in harmonious decadence. It’s summer on a brioche bun—perfect for an upscale backyard barbecue or an elegant twist on comfort food.
Ingredients
For the Lobster Patty
- 1 lb freshly cooked lobster meat chopped into small chunks
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs preferably Japanese-style for light texture
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise preferably Kewpie for added umami
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- ½ tsp sea salt more to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 medium brioche buns toasted
- 4 leaves butter lettuce washed and dried
- 1 large heirloom tomato sliced into 4 thick rounds
- ¼ cup garlic-lemon aioli store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter for toasting buns and frying patties
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped lobster meat, panko, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, sea salt, and pepper. Gently fold until the mixture is cohesive but not overly compacted.
- With clean hands, form the mixture into 4 equal patty shapes, each about 3/4 inch thick. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- While patties chill, slice the tomato and prepare all assembly elements (lettuce washed, buns sliced).
- In a large nonstick skillet or cast iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C). Cook chilled patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and just heated through. Handle gently as they are delicate.
- In a separate skillet or on the same pan once patties are done, melt remaining butter and toast the brioche buns cut-side down for about 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- To assemble: Spread garlic-lemon aioli on both bun halves. Layer a leaf of butter lettuce, a lobster patty, a slice of heirloom tomato, then top with the other half of the bun.
Notes
- Use lobster tails if whole lobster is unavailable—just steam and chill before chopping.
- Add a dash of cayenne or Old Bay seasoning into the patty mix for a little coastal spice.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko with almond meal and use GF buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 357mgSodium: 1419mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1385IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 2mg
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