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.

Seafood

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)

Method

Preheat 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.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Gently fold in the finely diced cooked Maine lobster meat. Season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Spread a generous amount of the lobster mixture onto each toasted crostini slice.
Arrange the crostini on a serving platter.
Garnish 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.

From the Tini Crostini Collection