Description
Coastal Maine’s beloved Lobster Roll brings oceanic luxury to your plate, blending sweet, tender seafood with creamy dressing. Crisp buttery bread cradles succulent chunks of fresh lobster, promising a delightful seaside escape you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 450 g (16 ounces) cooked lobster meat (chopped)
- 4 New England-style hot dog buns
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Preparation:
- 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting)
- Lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Delicately chop the freshly cooked lobster meat into bite-sized pieces, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the lobster with creamy mayonnaise, bright lemon juice, tangy Dijon mustard, finely diced celery, and minced chives for a vibrant coastal flavor profile.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, carefully preserving the lobster’s tender texture while evenly distributing seasonings.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) until it becomes golden and fragrant.
- Place split-top hot dog buns cut-side down in the buttery skillet, toasting until edges turn crisp and golden, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Layer a crisp lettuce leaf inside each toasted bun for added freshness and subtle crunch.
- Generously spoon the prepared lobster mixture into the warm, buttery buns, allowing the filling to slightly overflow.
- Garnish with additional chopped chives for a pop of color and herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately while buns remain warm and lobster mixture is at peak temperature, ensuring optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure lobster meat is freshly cooked and chilled for maximum flavor and texture, preventing mushiness.
- Select high-quality, soft split-top hot dog buns for authentic New England-style presentation and perfect toasting.
- Consider using clarified butter for crispier, more even golden-brown bun edges without burning.
- Customize the recipe by adding diced apple for crunch or swapping mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg