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Enjoy with a well-chilled Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé (8–10°C) for freshness, depth, and elegance.
Lobster
· 400 g cooked lobster meat (tails + claws)
· Fine sea salt
· White pepper (optional, very light)
Citrus Dressing
· 3 tbsp mayonnaise
· 1 tbsp crème fraîche or Greek yogurt
· 1 tsp Dijon mustard
· Zest of 1 lemon
· 1 tbsp lemon juice
· 1–2 tsp chives, finely sliced
· 1 tsp dill or tarragon, finely chopped
· A pinch of espelette pepper
· Pink peppercorns, lightly crushed (optional)
Crunch
· 1 small celery stalk, finely diced
· 1 small shallot, very finely minced (optional)
Buns
• 4 brioche hot-dog buns
• 30 g butter (for toasting)
Finishing Touches
• Dill fronds (or fennel fronds)
• Lemon zest
Preparation
1. Lobster
Cut the meat into neat bite-size pieces (avoid shredding). Season lightly.
2. Dressing
Mix mayonnaise, crème fraîche (or yogurt), Dijon, lemon zest and juice, herbs, espelette, and (optional) pink peppercorn.
3. Combine
Fold lobster with celery (and shallot). Add just enough dressing to coat while keeping the lobster defined. Chill 10 minutes.
4. Buns
Butter and toast the buns gently until lightly golden, still soft inside.
5. Plating
Fill each bun with the lobster mixture. Finish with dill fronds and a fine zest of lemon.
Brut Rosé brings roundness and red-berry nuances that match the sweetness of lobster, while its freshness keeps the citrus dressing bright and the finish clean. Celery adds crunch, espelette gives gentle lift, and fine herbs tie the aromatics together without heaviness.