Description
Ina Garten’s lobster avocado sandwiches combine luxurious seafood with creamy avocado in a delightful lunch favorite. Her recipe promises a perfect balance of rich flavors and elegant simplicity for coastal-inspired dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) cooked lobster meat, medium-diced
- 3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
- 2.5 tbsps (37.5ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
- 0.75 cup (180ml) good mayonnaise (e.g., Hellmann’s or Best)
- 1 cup (120g) celery, small-diced (about 3 ribs)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 potato rolls, lightly toasted (see note)
Instructions
- Lobster Preparation: Delicately mix chopped lobster meat with finely diced celery in a mixing bowl, creating a complex maritime medley enhanced with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Avocado Base: Coarsely mash ripe avocados using a fork, incorporating remaining lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to develop a vibrant, zesty foundation with structured texture.
- Sandwich Assembly: Layer soft roll bottoms with generous avocado spread, then carefully distribute lobster mixture across each base, ensuring balanced coverage and flavor integration.
- Finishing Touch: Crown sandwiches with roll tops, applying gentle pressure to marry ingredients, then allow sandwiches to rest momentarily at room temperature for flavor melding and optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Lobster Handling: Choose freshly cooked lobster meat for the best flavor and texture, ensuring it’s cool and well-drained before mixing.
- Avocado Selection: Pick ripe but firm avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure to prevent mushy texture.
- Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust lemon juice and salt incrementally to enhance the delicate lobster and creamy avocado flavors without overpowering them.
- Bread Preparation: Use soft, fresh rolls and consider toasting lightly for added crunch and to prevent sogginess from the creamy fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg