Description
This Classic New England Lobster Roll recipe features tender, cooked lobster meat mixed with a light mayonnaise and celery dressing, served in buttery toasted hot dog buns. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a simple and elegant way to enjoy a traditional coastal favorite, perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
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Lobster Filling
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat, picked over and drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Buns and Topping
- 6 hot dog buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Make lobster filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked lobster meat, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, ensuring the lobster meat stays chunky for a satisfying texture.
- Toast buns: Lightly toast the hot dog buns until golden brown and slightly crispy for added texture and to help hold the filling better.
- Assemble: Generously pile the prepared lobster filling onto each toasted bun, making sure to distribute the mixture evenly among all rolls.
- Drizzle butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the lobster filling in each bun, enhancing the richness and adding a classic buttery flavor.
- Serve: Serve the lobster rolls immediately, offering additional mayonnaise on the side if desired for extra creaminess.
Notes
- Use fresh cooked lobster meat preferably, but frozen or pre-cooked lobster can also be used.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste depending on lobster meat saltiness.
- For extra flavor, you may toast the buns with the butter before filling.
- Serve with lemon wedges or crisp potato chips for a classic accompaniment.
- Can be made a few hours ahead but assemble and butter buns just before serving to keep them fresh.
