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Maine Lobster Rolls
Succulent and lightly dressed lobster meat served in buttery, toasted buns are a quintessential way of serving these Maine Lobster Rolls. The delicate taste of lobster meat is so summery and bright in these classic sandwiches!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 lobster rolls
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pounds whole lobster or 4 lobster tails
- 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon diced chives
- 1/2 Tablespoon minced parsley
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 good quality hot dog buns
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted
Instructions
- Bring a very large stockpot filled with water to a boil. It needs to be large enough to submerge both lobsters in the water. When boiling, generously salt the water to 2 tablespoons of coarse salt.
- Add the lobsters to the pot of boiling water and cover with a lid set slightly askew to release steam. Decrease the heat slightly so the water is still boiling, but won't boil over. Cook for 15 to 16 minutes until the lobster is bright red.
- Use a pair of tongs to carefully remove the lobster from the boiling salt water, then let it rest on a coating board for a few minutes until it is cool enough to handle.
- Grip the lobster with both hands around it's middle and twist your hands in opposite directions to separate the lobster tail. Rinse both parts with cold water to clean away the contents of the lobster's stomach. Twist off both claws, then twist off the knuckles.
- Use a sharp pair of kitchen shears to cut through the underside of the lobster tail, then peel off the outer shell to remove the lobster meat. Use lobster crackers or your shears to open up the claw and knuckle pieces and remove the meat there as well.
- Roughly chop the lobster meat, then add to a bowl with the lemon juice, mayo, chives, and parsley. Toss to coat the lobster meat and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Heat a griddle over medium-high heat, then brush the outsides of two hot dog buns with the melted butter. Place the buttered sides down on the griddle and let them cook for a minute or two until toasty and slightly golden brown.
- Divide the lobster roll filling between the two buns and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
917mg
(38%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
518IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2lobster rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.