Description
A classic New England-style Lobster Roll recipe featuring tender, fresh cooked lobster meat lightly dressed with a lemony mayonnaise sauce, crisp celery, and herbs, all served in buttery toasted split-top buns. This quick and easy recipe yields a flavorful, satisfying seafood sandwich perfect for a summer lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Filling
- 1 lb fresh cooked lobster meat (claw, knuckle, or tail), chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (dill, chives, or tarragon), about 1 tablespoon
For Toasting Buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for toasting buns)
- 4 soft split-top hot dog buns
Optional Variations
- Hot sauce or chopped jalapeños (for spicy variation)
- Avocado slices (for avocado lobster roll variation)
- Greek yogurt (to replace mayonnaise for a lighter twist)
- Olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes (for Italian style variation)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Meat: Start with fresh or cooked lobster meat, making sure to remove any shells and chop the pieces into bite-sized chunks for easy eating.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and smooth, then fold in finely chopped celery and fresh herbs if using.
- Mix Lobster and Dressing: Gently toss the lobster chunks in the dressing until everything is evenly coated, being careful not to break up the meat.
- Toast the Buns: Spread softened butter on the split-top buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp on the outside but soft inside.
- Assemble the Lobster Rolls: Fill each toasted bun generously with the dressed lobster mixture. Serve immediately while the buns are warm and buttery.
Notes
- Ensure lobster meat is fresh and shell-free for best texture and flavor.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like dill, chives, or tarragon for enhanced flavor.
- Customize with spicy hot sauce or jalapeños for heat, or add avocado slices for creaminess.
- Toast buns just before serving to keep them crisp and buttery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lobster roll, seafood sandwich, New England lobster, lobster mayonnaise sandwich, summer lunch, buttery buns, quick lobster recipe
