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Lobster Canapés

Buttery lobster salad on crisp toast points with lemon and chive—a classic elegant preparation from the era of Fannie Farmer and the height of 1920s sophistication.

⏱️ Prep: 30min🍳 Cook: 15min⏰ Total: 45min👥 Serves: 24
⚠️ Contains: 🦐 Shellfish, 🌾 Gluten, 🥛 Dairy, 🥚 Egg

Ingredients

  • 1 lbcooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 4 tbspbutter, softened
  • 2 tbspmayonnaise
  • 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbspfresh chives, minced
  • 1/4 tspcayenne pepper
  • to tastesalt and white pepper
  • 6 sliceswhite bread
  • chive blossoms for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast bread slices until golden, then cut into rounds or triangles
  2. Mix lobster with butter, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and half the chives
  3. Season with cayenne, salt, and white pepper
  4. Mound lobster salad onto toast points
  5. Garnish with remaining chives and chive blossoms if available
  6. Serve immediately while toast is crisp

💡 Pro Tips

Classic elegant preparation from the Fannie Farmer era. Use fresh lobster for best results. Make toast points ahead, assemble just before serving.

🍸 Pairs Well With