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SeafoodIntermediate15 min
Maine Lobster & Lemon-Dill Crostini
A luxurious appetizer featuring sweet, succulent Maine lobster meat tossed in a light, bright lemon-dill aioli. Served atop a perfectly toasted baguette slice, this crostini offers a delightful contrast of creamy seafood and crisp bread, making it an elegant bite for any celebration.
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Ingredients
- •1 baguette, thinly sliced
- •8 ounces cooked Maine lobster meat, finely diced
- •4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- •2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon lemon zest
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- •Pinch of sea salt
- •Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •Microgreens for garnish (optional)
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of baguette slices with melted butter and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside to cool.
- 2In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 3Gently fold in the finely diced cooked Maine lobster meat. Season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 4Spread a generous amount of the lobster mixture onto each toasted crostini slice.
- 5Arrange the crostini on a serving platter.
- 6Garnish with microgreens, if desired, before serving immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a perfect pairing, serve this crostini with a crisp, high-acid white wine like Sancerre or a dry, unoaked Chardonnay. The wine's acidity will cut through the richness of the mayonnaise and complement the sweetness of the lobster.
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