Classic New England Lobster Rolls

Nothing says summer like a New England Lobster Roll! This classic recipe lets the lobster shine with big chunks of sweet meat, a little mayo, and a touch of lemon. Keep it simple and serve it with a side of chips.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 5 Servings

Calories 446 kcal

Ingredients

For Filling

1 Pound cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 Tsp salt
1/8 Tsp black pepper
1/2 Cup finely chopped celery
1/3 Cup mayonnaise

For The Buns

4-6 New England style split-top hot dog buns
2-3 Tbsp soft butter

For Serving

Lemon wedges
Potato chips

Notes

1. Make the lobster salad:

In a bowl, stir the lobster meat, lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery, and mayonnaise together. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if you like.

Glass mixing bowl with chopped lobster, mayo and diced celery to make a homemade lobster roll recipe.

Mixing bowl with creamy lobster salad to make a homemade lobster roll recipe.

2. Toast the buns:

Spread the outsides of the buns with softened butter. Set a skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Toast the buns for about 30 seconds on each side, or until golden brown.

Three split rolls buttered and in a skillet to toast for a homemade lobster roll recipe.

How to make lobster rolls by toasting the bun. Three split buns, toasted and on a plate.

3. Assemble the lobster rolls:

Fill each bun with lobster salad. Serve with potato chips and a wedge of lemon.

Classic New England Lobster Rolls