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New England Lobster Rolls
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New England Lobster Rolls

New England Lobster Rolls featuring diced cooked lobster mixed lightly with mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, and chives are served in butter-toasted split-top buns. The recipe offers a lemon chive homemade mayonnaise alternative. Split-top buns toasted in butter provide a crisp exterior that complements the tender, chilled lobster salad inside, making a classic sandwich with bright, savory flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lobster Rolls
  • 2 cups lobster meat cooked, diced
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or homemade lemon chive mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh; leave out if making lemon chive mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons celery finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chives chopped
  • black pepper
  • kosher salt
  • 4 hot dog buns split-top
  • 2  tablespoons butter
Lemon Chive Mayonnaise
  • 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice fresh
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 ounces canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil
  • 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon water at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons chives chopped

Instructions

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  1. Dice the cooked lobster meat into big pieces. Mix the mayonnaise and lemon juice together in a bowl. If making homemade mayonnaise, follow instructions for Lemon Chive Mayonnaise below.
  2. Mix the lobster with mayonnaise, adding just enough mayo to coat the lobster and hold it together. Gently stir in the celery and chives. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  3. To toast the buns, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When butter is melted, add the buns and brown for 30 seconds to a minute on each side until golden brown.
  4. Spoon generous amounts of the lobster mixture into the toasted buns. Serve immediately with a cold beer or lemonade on the side!
Lemon Chive Mayonnaise
  1. To make the mayonnaise, place the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl and whisk together.
  2. Mix the canola and olive oils together in a measuring cup.
  3. While constantly whisking the egg mixture in the bowl, slowly pour in the oil, drop by drop, until an emulsion forms. Continue to whisk as you very slowly pour the oil into the bowl in a thin stream. If the mixture gets too thick, add the water to thin it out. Once about half of the oil is mixed in, you can pour the rest of the oil in a little faster. When all of the oil is in, you should have a smooth mixture with a consistency slightly looser than store-bought mayonnaise.
  4. At this point, taste the mayonnaise and season it to taste with salt and more lemon juice if desired. Stir in the chives. Store any extra mayonnaise in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than a few days.

Notes

  • The preferred lobster meat is claw and knuckle meat for tender texture and attractive color; tail meat is firmer and more expensive.
  • Cooked lobster can be purchased fresh or premium frozen; whole lobsters can be cooked at home as an alternative.
  • Split-top buns are ideal for lobster rolls due to their soft white sides and suitability for butter toasting. Substitute with brioche or hot dog buns if needed.
  • Use just enough mayonnaise to lightly coat lobster meat to avoid soggy rolls.
  • Serve lobster rolls immediately while the buns are hot and toasty, accompanied by cold drinks like beer or lemonade.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 983mg (41%) Potassium 309mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 166mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 983mg 41%
Potassium 309mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 166mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.