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Spicy + Sweet BBQ Jerk Lobster Rolls

BBQ Jerk Lobster Rolls are a refreshing and summery twist on classic lobster sandwiches, topped with fresh pineapple and served in brioche buns.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: baked, bbq, classic, dinner, easy, food, holidays, homemade, lobster, lunch, recipe, spicy, summer, sweet, weeknight meals
Servings: 4 Rolls
Calories: 2923kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

LOBSTER ROLLS:

  • 2-4 (14 oz.) Lobster tails
  • 4 brioche rolls
  • 2 Tbsps unsalted butter + 1 Tbsp

BBQ JERK SAUCE:

  • 2 cups BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tsps cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsps sea salt + black pepper
  • 2 tsps dried thyme leaves
  • 2 tsps organic brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground clove
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

  • Pineapple chunks
  • Fresh parsley
  • Shredded red cabbage
  • Slaw
  • Shredded carrots
  • Jalapeños, sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 10-inch or 12-inch oven-safe skillet.

TO COOK THE LOBSTER:

  • In a small bowl, add 2 Tbsps of melted butter and 1 teaspoon of jerk seasoning together and mix until combined. Set aside.
  • To prep lobster tails, slightly crack shell and remove most of lobster meat outside of shell without completely detaching shell from meat. NOTE: This allows the lobster meat to fully cook through with shell blocking it.
  • Add lobster tails to prepped skillet and generously brush tops of lobster meat with jerk-butter mixture and bake everything for 15-20 minutes or so.

TO MAKE THE BBQ JERK SAUCE:

  • In the meantime, make your BBQ Jerk sauce by adding all ingredients to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and letting it bubble for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.

ASSEMBLY:

  •  Once lobsters are cooked through, remove from oven and let cool slightly before removing the meat entirely from the shells and cutting them into medium-sized chunks. Add chunks to the pot with the warm BBQ Jerk sauce and stir together until lobster meat is fully coated.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add brioche buns (open slightly) faced down until lightly toasted on both sides. Once toasted, add to a platter or serving plate, top with a few spoonfuls of coated lobster meat and top with pineapple chunks and dried parsley. Repeat until all buns are topped.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Place any leftover lobster meat in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2923kcal | Carbohydrates: 415g | Protein: 83g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 917mg | Sodium: 13059mg | Potassium: 2167mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 199g | Vitamin A: 7916IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 706mg | Iron: 13mg