Maine Lobster Rolls

Maine lobster roll with lobster claws dressed in mayo with chives and lettuce.

5 from 101 votes

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, New England

Servings:

Calories: 403kcal

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!

Notes

Recipe Tips & Variations:

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.

This recipe is featured in Lobster Rolls - Two Ways.

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