There is nothing better than lobster fresh from the sea and, living on Prince Edward Island, we are so fortunate to have ready access to this treat! The lobster fishery is one of PEI’s main fisheries.
It goes without saying that it’s a huge deal when the spring lobster fishing season opens.
Many islanders make it an annual ritual to head to a nearby wharf or beach before 6am on setting day to see the boats head out to sea to drop their traps.
The following day the fishers head back out to haul in the first catch of the season and we Islanders can’t wait for that first “feed” of lobster!
When lobster is in season on the Island, I make good use of it as an ingredient and I find no shortage of ways in which to use the succulent meat.
So, today, on my sandwich board, is a lobster club sandwich with a twist. It contains some of the elements of a traditional club sandwich but I jazz this version up a bit by adding lobster meat, avocado, pancetta, Havarti cheese, lemon mayonnaise , and an avocado spread. This fusion of complementary flavours results in a tasty (and hearty) colorful sandwich. A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach!
Lobster Club with a Twist
Sandwich ingredients:
3 slices bread of choice
2 – 3 oz cooked lobster, broken into bite-size pieces
1 oz pancetta, fried and drained
1 slice Havarti
½ small avocado, sliced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning (save the other half for the avocado spread)
Lettuce of choice
Tomato
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Avocado Spread (recipe follows)
Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Butter
Avocado Spread:
½ small avocado (save the other half for slicing for sandwich)
1 – 1½ tsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
1/8 – ¼ tsp garlic salt
1 small green onion, finely sliced or diced
Lemon Mayonnaise:
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1 small green onion, finely sliced or diced
Avocado Spread: Chop ½ avocado into small bowl. Using a hand-held immersion blender, blend lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt, and green onion with the avocado, just until mixed.
Lemon Mayonnaise: Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and green onion together well.
To Assemble Sandwich: Heat 1-2 tsp butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the lobster and toss gently for 2-3 minutes, just long enough to warm the lobster. Toast and butter the three bread slices. Layer 1: Spread two pieces of bread with the avocado spread. Cover one slice of bread with lettuce and top with sliced tomato, pancetta, and Havarti slice. Top with the other slice of bread that is spread with avocado spread. Layer 2: Spread the top slice of bread with half the lemon mayonnaise. Lay the sliced avocado on top of the bread followed by a layer of lettuce. Top with the lobster. Spread the third slice of bread with the remaining lemon mayonnaise and place over the lobster. Secure sandwich with toothpicks and cut in half diagonally. Enjoy!
Yield: One sandwich
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Lobster Club with a Twist
Ingredients
Sandwich ingredients:
- 3 slices bread of choice
- 2 - 3 oz cooked lobster, broken into bite-size pieces
- 1 oz pancetta, fried and drained
- 1 slice Havarti
- ½ small avocado sliced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning (save the other half for the avocado spread)
- Lettuce of choice
- Tomato
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Avocado Spread (recipe follows)
- Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
- Butter
Avocado Spread:
- ½ small avocado (save the other half for slicing for sandwich)
- 1 – 1½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/8 – ¼ tsp garlic salt
- 1 small green onion, finely sliced or diced
Lemon Mayonnaise:
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 small green onion, finely sliced or diced
Instructions
Avocado Spread: Chop ½ avocado into small bowl. Using a hand-held immersion blender, blend lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt, and green onion with the avocado, just until mixed.
Lemon Mayonnaise: Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and green onion together well.
To Assemble Sandwich: Heat 1-2 tsp butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the lobster and toss gently for 2-3 minutes, just long enough to warm the lobster. Toast and butter the three bread slices. Layer 1: Spread two pieces of bread with the avocado spread. Cover one slice of bread with lettuce and top with sliced tomato, pancetta, and Havarti slice. Top with the other slice of bread that is spread with avocado spread. Layer 2: Spread the top slice of bread with half the lemon mayonnaise. Lay the sliced avocado on top of the bread followed by a layer of lettuce. Top with the lobster. Spread the third slice of bread with the remaining lemon mayonnaise and place over the lobster. Secure sandwich with toothpicks and cut in half diagonally. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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You may also enjoy these other lobster recipes from My Island Bistro Kitchen:
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
Lobster Cakes
Lobster Rolls
Lobster Chowder
Lobster Frittata
Lobster and Asparagus Crepes
