Maine lobster roll is served cold with big pieces of lobster lightly dressed in mayo with finely chopped celery. It's flavored with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chives then served in a toasted and buttered hot dog bun! This recipe is featured in Lobster Rolls - 2 Ways.
No summer is complete in New England without Maine lobster rolls, also called lobster salad rolls! It's a summertime favorite that's generously filled with chilled lobster meat coated in a light mayo dressing. It's served on a warm hot dog bun that's buttered and toasted which offers the perfect complement to the chilled lobster meat.
I prefer adding lettuce to Maine lobster rolls because it acts as a protective barrier between the lobster and buns, preventing the buns from getting soggy. I prefer Butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce for its mild flavor.
Ingredients
Steps
- Add the mayo, lemon juice, celery, chives, and lobster meat to a bowl. Toss gently to coat each piece of lobster with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
- Next, toast the hot dog buns. Melt a tablespoon of butter and toast each side of the hot dog bun until it's golden brown.
- Line each bun with lettuce, if using, and evenly divide the lobster salad filling into each hot dog bun. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use brioche split-top hot dog buns for a richer flavor.
- Leave the claw meat whole and place it on top for presentation.
- I recommend Butter or Bibb lettuce for its mild flavor.
- Serve with chips, fries, or coleslaw.
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Recipe
Maine Lobster Rolls
☑ Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked lobster meat - chopped, about 8 oz
- 2 hot dog buns
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 leaves lettuce - (optional)
Mayo Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- salt & pepper - to taste
- 2 Tablespoons finely diced celery - (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped chives - (optional)
Instructions
- Make mayo dressing: Add all the ingredients for the mayo dressing in a medium bowl with the chopped lobster meat. Gently toss together until the lobster is evenly coated with mayo. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge if not serving immediately.1 ½ cups cooked lobster meat, 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons finely diced celery, 1 Tablespoon chopped chives, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, salt & pepper
- Toast buns: In a large pan, melt the butter and toast the hot dog buns on both sides until golden brown.2 hot dog buns, 1 Tablespoon butter
- Assemble rolls: Line the buns with lettuce leaves, if using, and evenly divide the dressed lobster into each bun. Serve and enjoy!
✎ Recipe Notes
- Use brioche split-top hot dog buns for a richer flavor.
- Leave the claw meat whole and place it on top for presentation.
- I recommend Butter or Bibb lettuce for its mild flavor.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.
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