Lobster BLTs on Potato Rolls

The BLT is a classic, but swap out deli meat for tender Maine lobster and suddenly you’ve got a sandwich that feels like pure luxury. Sweet lobster meat meets smoky bacon, juicy summer tomatoes, and crisp butter lettuce—all layered inside pillowy potato rolls toasted in bacon drippings.

This upgraded BLT is indulgent yet familiar, the kind of sandwich that can turn a weekend lunch or casual dinner into something extraordinary.

🦞 Quick Recipe Card: Lobster BLTs

Recipe: Lobster BLTs with Bacon & Potato Rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped (~3 lobsters)

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chives, chopped

• 1 tbsp tarragon, chopped

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, halved

• 4 potato rolls, split

• 4 butter lettuce leaves

• 1 medium tomato, sliced ¼-inch thick

Special Equipment

• Cast-iron skillet

• Mixing bowl

✅ Pro Tip: Use potato rolls toasted in bacon drippings—it gives the buns irresistible flavor and golden crispness.

Step 1: Make the Lobster Salad

Whisk mayo, lemon juice, chives, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in lobster meat. Chill 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Step 2: Cook the Bacon & Toast the Buns

Cook bacon in a cast-iron skillet until crisp (12–15 minutes). Remove, then brush potato rolls with reserved bacon drippings and toast until golden.

Step 3: Assemble the BLTs

Layer lettuce, tomato, lobster salad, and bacon on each bottom bun. Top with the toasted roll and serve immediately.

Why This Recipe Works

The BLT is already a perfect sandwich—adding lobster takes it over the top. The lobster salad adds creaminess and freshness, while smoky bacon and juicy tomatoes balance sweetness with savoriness. Served on potato rolls, these sandwiches are soft, buttery, and packed with flavor.

It’s a sandwich that feels indulgent but approachable—perfect for summer weekends, special brunches, or casual celebrations.

Make It with Fresh Maine Lobster

At Pine State Seafood, we ship fresh, cooked Maine lobster meat straight from South Portland, Maine, to your kitchen. Perfect for building the ultimate Lobster BLT without the hassle of cracking shells.

Because once you’ve had a BLT with lobster, there’s no going back.