Lobster Roll
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings (1 sandwich each)
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lobster Roll
Description
This recipe blends cooked lobster meat with mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crisp celery to create a flavorful lobster salad filling. The mixture is chilled to marry the flavors and maintain freshness. The buns are split through the top and buttered before being toasted in a skillet or griddle until golden, adding a warm, crisp exterior that contrasts nicely with the cool lobster salad inside.
The sandwich is assembled by filling each toasted bun with about half a cup of the lobster mixture and served with lemon wedges for an optional bright citrus note. The filling yields four sandwiches, making it suitable for a small group or family meal. The cold lobster and crisp bread textures complement each other, highlighting the sweet seafood flavor.
For convenience, lobster claws and arms provide the meat, with tails saved for other preparations. The filling can be made a day in advance, allowing flavors to meld while simplifying meal timing. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within two days for best quality. Using New England-style split-top buns is traditional and recommended for authentic presentation and texture.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon green onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cups lobster meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces (see note 1, cooked
- 1 cup celery chopped (about 2 stalks)
- 4 hot dog buns see note 2, split-top
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- lemon for serving, wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Fold in lobster and celery. Cover and chill until serving time.
- Spread butter on outside of buns. In a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, toast buns until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Fill each toasted bun with about 1/2 cup lobster filling and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use about 1 pound of lobster claws and arms to yield 2 cups of meat; reserve tails for other dishes.
- If using frozen lobster meat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before preparing the filling.
- For raw lobster, steam it in salted water for 4 to 6 minutes until cooked through.
- Split-top hot dog buns (New England-style) are traditional; toasting with butter adds flavor and texture.
- This recipe yields four sandwiches with approximately 1/2 cup lobster filling each.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
- Prepare the lobster filling a day ahead to improve flavor and reduce meal prep time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1 sandwich each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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