The BEST Lobster Rolls (With Butter AND Mayonnaise)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
19 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The BEST Lobster Rolls (With Butter AND Mayonnaise)
Description
This lobster roll recipe uses thawed or freshly cooked lobster meat, carefully cleaned and chopped into large pieces. The lobster is briefly warmed in melted butter to enrich its flavor, then mixed with a mayonnaise dressing that includes celery, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Toasting split-top brioche buns in butter creates a golden, slightly crisp surface that contrasts the soft, creamy filling. The lobster mixture is loaded generously into the buns, providing a satisfying textural mix of tender lobster meat with a creamy, lightly tangy sauce and fresh vegetable crunch.
These rolls are ideal as a main dish or special sandwich, often served with simple sides like potato chips that do not overpower the delicate lobster flavors. The use of both butter and mayonnaise ensures richness and moisture without overpowering the natural seafood taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lobster meat thawed, or cooked meat from two 1 ½ - 2 pound live lobsters, frozen
- ¼ cup celery minced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chive minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 hot dog bun with sides trimmed off, split-top brioche, New England style
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons butter , divided
Instructions
- Rinse the lobster meat and pick through for any loose shells. Drain throughly so the mayo sauce doesn't get watery. Chop or tear into large chunks and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the celery, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt and ground black pepper. Taste for seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and add the lobster meat. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes until warmed through and buttery all over. Use a slotted spoon to dish the lobster meat into the mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat. Discard butter and juice released from the lobster and wipe out the skillet. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat; toast the buns on the cut sides about 2 minutes each side until golden and toasty.
- Load each bun equally with lobster meat and garnish with more chives if desired. Serve with potato chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1032mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| 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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