Maine Style Lobster Rolls (Print Version)
Sweet lobster meat in buttery toasted buns, a classic New England summer favorite ready in just 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped (claws, knuckles, and tails)
→ Dressing
02 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Rolls
07 - 4 top-split hot dog buns (New England style if available)
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, gently combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Butter the outsides of each bun, then toast in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 1–2 minutes per side.
03 - Optionally line each toasted bun with a crisp lettuce leaf. Fill generously with the chilled lobster salad.
04 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttery, toasted rolls create this irresistible crunch that contrasts perfectly with the tender lobster
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something youd drive hours to find at a seaside shack
- The balance of creamy and bright flavors makes every bite feel like a tiny vacation
02 -
- Overmixing the lobster will make it rubbery, so fold it together like youre handling something precious
- The contrast between warm, buttery bread and cool lobster salad is what makes this dish perfect, so dont skip the toasting step
03 -
- Adding a tiny pinch of cayenne or Old Bay seasoning transforms this into something completely different and equally delicious
- The secret to restaurant quality rolls is using way more lobster than you think is reasonable, because nobody ever complained about too much lobster