Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chilled and chopped into bite-sized chunks
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp celery, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 4 thick slices focaccia bread
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced chives, salt, and pepper.
  2. Gently fold in the diced celery and chilled lobster meat using a spatula until evenly coated, ensuring the chunks remain intact.
  3. Mix the softened butter with minced garlic and spread a generous layer on both sides of each focaccia slice.
  4. Place focaccia slices in a preheated cast iron skillet over medium heat; press down slightly with a spatula until a deep mahogany-colored sear is achieved and edges are crisp.
  5. Remove bread from the pan, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt while hot, and heap a generous portion of the chilled lobster mixture onto each slice.