Lobster Croissant Rolls – Elegant Party Appetizer Idea
Lobster Croissant Rolls are a luxurious yet easy appetizer made with buttery croissants filled with creamy lobster salad, flavored with lemon zest, celery, and tarragon. Perfect for brunches, parties, or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 2/3 cupslobster meat, cooked and chopped (about 1 lb7 oz)
- 1/3 cupmayonnaise (about3 oz)
- 1/4 cupcelery, small diced (about2 oz)
- 1 Tbsptarragon, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsplemon zest
- 24mini croissants (Pillsbury™ Freezer-to-Oven Croissant Dough,1.25 ozeach)
- Fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Bake croissants according to package instructions and let them cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine lobster meat and mayonnaise. Stir gently to coat.
- Add celery, tarragon, and lemon zest to the mix. Stir gently to preserve the lobster chunks. Chill until ready to use.
- Slice each croissant from the top down about three-quarters through, creating a pocket.
- Fill each croissant with about 1 ounce of the lobster mixture.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve two sliders per portion.
Notes
Lobster mixture can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Use gluten-free croissants or lettuce wraps for dietary alternatives.
Don’t assemble rolls until just before serving to maintain croissant texture.
Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 16g