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Lobster Roll

The lobster roll is a delicious traditional New England sandwich made with lobster meat served on a toasted bread roll.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. cooked lobster meat
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 4 New England split-top buns with sides cut
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 leaves lettuce

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the lobster meat and remove any shells.
  2. Drain thoroughly then dry with paper towels.
  3. Cut the lobster into large pieces and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, combine celery, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  5. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter and add the lobster meat.
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the lobster is heated through and buttered all over.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to distribute the lobster meat into the mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat.
  8. Discard the butter and juices released by the lobster and wipe out the pan.
  9. Melt the remaining butter in the pan over medium heat. Grill the buns on the cut sides for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  10. Garnish the bottom of each bun with a lettuce leaf.
  11. Spread equal parts of the lobster meat mixture on the lettuce leaf and garnish with chives.
  12. Serve immediately with chips.