Description
The Ultimate Lobster Roll Recipe is a quintessential New England dish that combines the sweet, tender taste of fresh lobster meat with a zesty lemon-mayo dressing, all nestled in buttery toasted buns. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or any seafood lover’s gathering, this recipe is both simple and elegant. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that celebrates the flavors of the ocean. Serve it as an appetizer or main course, and watch your guests delight in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 4 top-split hot dog buns
- Butter (for toasting)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and celery salt. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold the chopped lobster into the dressing until evenly coated.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toast the buns cut-side down until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- Generously fill each toasted bun with the lobster mixture and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: New England
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like dill or chives. Customize your roll by adding diced celery for crunch or experimenting with different sauces for variety.