Description
A traditional Maine lobster roll is a chilled seafood sandwich consisting of cooked meat lightly coated in mayonnaise and tucked into a grilled, split-top bun. The foundation of this dish relies on the natural sweetness of cold-water lobsters, which are celebrated for their firm, juicy texture and refined ocean taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb (680 g) cooked lobster meat, chilled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp celery, finely diced
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard, optional
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 split-top hot dog buns
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster: Make sure the cooked lobster meat is well drained and chilled. Cut it into bite-sized chunks, keeping some larger pieces for texture.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, celery, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine: Gently fold the lobster into the dressing. Avoid overmixing so the lobster remains chunky.
- Toast the buns: Spread the outside of each bun with butter. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the buns for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and lightly crisp.
- Fill the rolls: Divide the lobster mixture evenly among the toasted buns.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster roll
- Calories: ~480 kcal
Keywords: Maine style lobster roll, classic lobster roll, cold lobster roll