Lobster rolls are a quintessential summer treat, bursting with fresh seafood flavor and a creamy, tangy dressing that perfectly complements the tender lobster meat.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 2servings
Ingredients
Lobster Roll Ingredients
¼cupcelery, finely diced
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
1tablespoonchives, chopped
½tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonlemon zest
⅛teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonpepper
7ouncescooked lobster meat, chilled and cut into chunks
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
2split-tophot dog buns
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the finely diced celery, mayonnaise, chopped chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Step 2: Gently fold the chilled, chunked lobster meat into the mayonnaise mixture, being careful not to break up the lobster too much.
Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the split-top hot dog buns cut-side down into the skillet and toast for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 4: Spoon an ample amount of the lobster mixture into each toasted bun.
Step 5: Serve the lobster rolls immediately while the buns are warm and the lobster mixture is fresh.
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Notes
Use fresh lobster if possible. Let the lobster mixture chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.