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New England lobster roll on a white ceramic plate with a slive of lemon and ganrish on top. Meat is pink and tender while bun is soft and moist.

New England Lobster Roll

A classic Maine-style lobster roll with tender lobster meat in a buttery toasted split-top bun and a light lemon mayonnaise dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, New England
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Filling
  • 1.5 lb cooked lobster meat claw, knuckle and tail
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 2 tbsp celery finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Assembly
  • 4 split-top hot dog buns
  • 2 tbsp butter for toasting buns
  • 4 wedges lemon for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, celery, chives, salt and pepper.
  2. Fold in the lobster gently, keeping large chunks intact. Chill 10–15 minutes.
  3. Butter the outside of split-top buns and toast until golden.
  4. Fill each bun generously with the chilled lobster mixture.
  5. Garnish with chives and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 690mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 12mg

Notes

For the most authentic flavor, use fresh steamed lobster and lightly dress the meat so the lobster remains the star.

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