This is one of the simplest recipes on the site but also one of the most expensive ones due to lobster prices skyrocketing. Thanks Covid.
Lobster rolls are served either cold like in this recipe but also warm covered in melted butter. This recipe is exactly what you would eat in the US Northeast. That being said, over the years I’ve had some pretty funky ones. Green apple, confit orange, ginger you name it.
Personally, this is a classic I like to keep as is and enjoy every bite out of. Here I toast the buns and highly recommend you do but some will serve it as is. I think toasting them add flavor and it also warm the bread so its less “crumbly”.
You need ( per roll)
- ~85g cooked lobster meat
- ~1tsp mayonnaise
- finely diced celery
- 1tsp lemon juice
- (optional) lemon zest
- herb of your choice ( chives, dill, parsley etc )
- salt and pepper
- hot dog bun
- butter
Instructions
- First, break down the lobster making sure you don’t break it into small pieces. This is all about the look and doesn’t affect the taste. Reserve
- Mix your mayonnaise with the herbs you selected and celery. How much is really up to you, I just wing it, taste test and adjust
- Add the lemon juice ( and zest if you opted for it) and mix.
- Adjust with salt and pepper
- Dump the lobster in, gently mix, cover and reserve in the fridge.
- It’s now time to grill the buns, heat a pan with some butter and add the buns. Grill to your liking
- Remove from the pan and fill with your lobster salad mix.
Preferably served with a cold beer