Sandwiches, Burgers

Maine Style Lobster Roll

Name: Maine Style Lobster Roll
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed; 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (from 1 medium bunch, optional); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon), plus more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 pound fresh or thawed frozen cooked Maine lobster meat (about 3 1/2 cups); Freshly ground black pepper; 4 split-top hot dog buns; 4 large Bibb lettuce leaves (optional); Lemon wedges, for serving

4 servings

servings

15 minutes

active time

19 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed

2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (from 1 medium bunch, optional)

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon), plus more as needed

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

1 pound fresh or thawed frozen cooked Maine lobster meat (about 3 1/2 cups)

Freshly ground black pepper

4 split-top hot dog buns

4 large Bibb lettuce leaves (optional)

Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Stir 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 finely chopped medium celery stalks, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Pat 1 pound fresh or thawed lobster meat with paper towels to thoroughly dry, then cut into bite-size pieces. (You can leave some of the claws whole for presentation if you’d like.) Gently fold the lobster into the dressing. Taste and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice as needed. Refrigerate while you toast the buns.

Step 3

Spread the cut sides of 4 split-top hot dog buns with 2 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted butter. Place the buns in a large skillet with one of the butter sides face-down. Cook undisturbed over medium heat until golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the buns to the other buttered side and cook until golden-brown, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.

Step 4

Spread the buns open slightly. Place 1 large Bibb lettuce leaf in each bun if using. Divide the lobster mixture between the buns. Serve with lemon wedges.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition

Serving Size

Serves 4

Calories

440 cal

Total Fat

24.6 g

Saturated Fat

8.1 g

Unsaturated Fat

0.0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

519.5 mg

Total Carbohydrate

23.8 g

Dietary Fiber

1.4 g

Total Sugars

3.7 g

Protein

31.3 g