Description
Coastal Maine’s classic lobster roll blends succulent seafood with creamy mayo on a buttery, toasted bun. Fresh ingredients and simple preparation create a quintessential New England summer sandwich that delights seafood enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked lobster meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Binding:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) celery salt
Bread and Topping:
- 4 top-split hot dog buns
- Butter, for toasting the buns
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and celery salt in a medium bowl until smooth and well-integrated, creating a vibrant coastal-inspired dressing.
- Delicately incorporate chopped lobster meat into the creamy mixture, ensuring each tender morsel is gently coated without fragmenting the delicate seafood.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and melt butter until it shimmers with a golden hue. Carefully place buns cut-side down, allowing them to transform into crisp, golden-edged vessels with a light crunch, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Generously pile the luxurious lobster filling into the toasted buns, creating a bountiful seafood sandwich that celebrates the rich, maritime flavors. Serve immediately while the buns remain warm and the lobster mixture retains its luscious temperature.
Notes
- Handling Delicate Lobster: Treat the lobster meat gently to maintain its tender texture and prevent breaking apart the chunks during mixing.
- Customizing Flavor Profile: Experiment with fresh herbs like chives or dill to add a bright, fresh dimension to the classic lobster roll dressing.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap traditional mayo for Greek yogurt or vegan mayo to create lighter or plant-based versions of this classic seafood dish.
- Temperature Matters: Serve the lobster rolls immediately after assembling to enjoy the contrast between the warm, buttery toasted bun and the cool, creamy lobster filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg