Lobster BLT with Caesar Side Salad

If you love both a classic BLT and a buttery lobster roll, this mashup is for you. We’re taking the best of both worlds: crispy bacon, juicy tomato and tender lobster, all piled high on a toasted brioche bun. The secret? Cooking the lobster in the bacon drippings for extra flavor and crunch.

On the side, we’ve got a Caesar salad with crunchy croutons and a creamy dressing, studded with extra bacon bits. It’s a complete meal that feels special enough for a weekend treat but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

1 unit CroutonsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Caesar DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Smoked PaprikaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

7 ounce Lobster TailsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.
2. While bacon cooks, halve the brioche buns and toast them in a toaster or under the broiler until golden. Set aside.
3. Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
4. Prepare the Caesar salad: In a large bowl, combine baby lettuce, croutons and Caesar dressing. Toss to coat. Set aside.
5. Make the lobster: Pat lobster tails dry and season with salt and pepper. In the same skillet with reserved drippings, add butter and heat over medium-high. Add lobster tails and cook until opaque and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly. Remove meat from shells and chop into bite-sized pieces.
6. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika and a squeeze of lemon juice. Spread this mixture on the cut sides of the toasted brioche buns.
7. Assemble the sandwiches: On the bottom bun, layer lettuce, tomato slices, bacon and lobster meat. Top with the other bun half.
8. Serve the Lobster BLT with the Caesar salad on the side. Garnish salad with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen lobster tails?

Yes, thaw them completely in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.

Can I substitute the brioche buns?

Absolutely, any sturdy roll or bread works, but brioche adds a nice richness.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the sandwich components separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assemble just before eating.