Here’s a Lobster Butter Burger recipe — rich, buttery, and special-occasion worthy 🍔🦞
Think juicy burger + sweet lobster + garlic butter on a toasted bun.
Lobster Butter Burger
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Burger
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2 burger buns (brioche or soft rolls work best)
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2 beef burger patties (about 150 g / 5 oz each)
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Salt & black pepper
Lobster Butter Topping
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1 cooked lobster tail (about 120–150 g meat), chopped
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 small garlic clove, finely minced
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: chopped parsley or chives
Optional Extras
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Lettuce or arugula
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Tomato slices
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Mild cheese (Swiss or mozzarella)
Instructions
1. Make the Lobster Butter
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Melt butter in a small pan over low heat.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds (don’t brown).
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Add chopped lobster, salt, and lemon juice.
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Gently warm for 1–2 minutes, just until coated and buttery.
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Stir in herbs if using. Set aside.
2. Cook the Burgers
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Season patties with salt and pepper.
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Cook on a hot pan or grill:
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3–4 minutes per side for medium
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Add cheese in the last minute if using.
3. Toast the Buns
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Lightly butter and toast cut sides until golden.
4. Assemble
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Bottom bun
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Lettuce (optional)
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Burger patty
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Warm lobster butter mixture (spoon generously!)
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Top bun
Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Tips for Best Flavor
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Don’t overcook lobster — it should stay tender
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Keep heat low when warming lobster in butter
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Brioche buns balance the richness perfectly
Variations
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Surf & Turf Deluxe: add crispy bacon
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Spicy Lobster Burger: add a pinch of chili flakes
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Garlic Lemon Butter: extra lemon zest for freshness
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Mini sliders: perfect for parties
If you want, I can also:
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Make a chicken or veggie version
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Turn this into a lobster butter sandwich
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Adjust for air fryer or grill only
Just let me know