New England Lobster Roll Recipe
Nothing screams summer quite like a New England Lobster Roll! This recipe is a modern take on the classic Maine lobster roll, featuring tender lobster meat tossed in a light and bright lemon chive mayonnaise. Pile it high on golden, butter-y New England split-top buns for a luxurious, special occasion meal that's way cheaper to make at home!
Equipment
- medium bowl
- spoon
- spatula
- microplane zester
- large pan
Ingredients
For the Lobster Salad:
- 1 lb lobster meat cut into small chunks*
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup finely diced celery
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tbsp prepared horseradish
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- kosher salt & black pepper to taste
For the Roll:
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 4 New England style split-top hot dog buns (or normal hot dog buns)
- chopped chives optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice & zest, horseradish, dijon mustard, salt & pepper to a medium bowl and stir until combined. Then, add in the chopped lobster meat and celery. Stir to coat. Taste and adjust the amount of salt & pepper to your preference. Then, transfer lobster salad to the fridge for 15-30 minutes before assembling the rolls.1 lb lobster meat, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup finely diced celery, 2 tbsp chopped chives, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, ½ tbsp prepared horseradish, ½ tsp dijon mustard, kosher salt & black pepper
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan to medium heat. Add butter and let it melt. Then, add buns and let cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side.4 New England style split-top hot dog buns, 2 tbsp salted butter
- Allow buns to cool down slightly before adding the lobster salad and topping with more chopped chives & fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!chopped chives
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Notes
*NOTE: For this recipe, you can either utilize store-bought lobster meat (best to use a mix of tail, claw and knuckle) OR prepare your own lobster. For the latter option, you will need 4.5 lbs of live lobster to yield 1 lb of lobster meat. First, freeze them for 20 minutes to numb and then ethically dispatch it by placing the tip of a sharp knife behind the lobster's eyes, right below where the claws meet the body and quickly plunge the knife down through the head. Then, bring a large pot (or 2) of water to a boil and generously season with kosher salt. Once boiling, add lobsters, cover the pot and cook for 8-9 minutes. Remove from pot and transfer to a bowl filled with ice to stop the cooking. Once cool to the touch, remove tail, claw and knuckle meat from the lobster and chop it into small chunks. NUTRITION INFO: The nutrition information listed below is for 1 lobster roll, assuming that you use these brioche New England style split top hot dog buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.4mg