Summer, seafood, and sunshine are three things we’ll never turn down, especially when there’s a new Lifeway product involved! These Easy Lobster Rolls are packed with gourmet flavor thanks to our probiotic Lifeway Kefir Butter, the newest member of our probiotic family. Churned to perfection, our European-style kefir butter is just what seafood recipes like these decadent, yet easy lobster rolls call for.
In this recipe, our salted kefir butter coats the lobster with a velvety texture, offering a wonderful mouthfeel in every bite. The combination of the succulent texture of lobster and the richness of Lifeway Kefir Butter deliver the ultimate level of satisfaction, while fresh chives and a squeeze of zesty lemon both add a pop of flavor that brings everything together just perfectly.
Even better, these easy lobster rolls are packed with protein and ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish. They can be served in brioche hot dog buns like we did, or you can choose any other bread you prefer like sub rolls or similar shapes. Either way, Lifeway Kefir Butter is the key to making your favorite seafood dishes and other meals feel extra special while still being gut-friendly.
Find our new salted butter or any of our other probiotic products in a store near you here, and check out more recipes ideas here!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pound lobster tail or claw
- 4 tbsp. kosher salt
- 8 tbsp. Salted Kefir Butter
- 1 tsp. fresh chives, chopped
- juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 4 split-top brioche hot dog buns (or you can use sub rolls)
- 2 tbsp. additional Lifeway Kefir Salted Butter
- Garnishes: fresh chives, wedge of lemon, fresh black pepper
Directions
- Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and add 4 tbsp. of kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the lobster tails or claws to the basket, cover tightly, and steam until the shells are bright red and the meat is opaque, about 6–8 minutes for tails, 8–10 minutes for claws. Do not overcook.
- Once cool enough to handle, crack the shells and remove the meat. Cut into bite-sized chunks.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 8 tbsp. Lifeway Kefir Salted Butter. Keep warm on the lowest heat setting, you want it liquid and silky, not bubbling.
- Add the lobster meat directly to the warm butter, then add the juice of one lemon. Gently toss to coat and warm through. The lobster should be warm and glossy, not re-cooked. Stir in the 1 tsp. chives, then remove from heat.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt the additional 2 tbsp. Lifeway Kefir Salted Butter in the pan. Place the buns in the pan and toast.
- Spoon the lobster meat into each toasted bun. Drizzle any remaining butter from the pan over the top. Garnish with more chives, fresh black pepper, and serve with a wedge of lemon on the side.
