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Lobster Rolls

seafood· seafood entrees· Summertime Favorites
June 1, 2020

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Lobster Rolls – Refreshing, rich lobster rolls made with mayo, lemon juice, celery and chives and served on a butter bun.

Refreshing, rich lobster rolls made with mayo, lemon juice, celery and chives and served on a butter bun.

Welcome to June, folks! Summer is starting so bring out the grilling recipes. But wait – don’t forget about the refreshing cold recipes that hit the spot during this time, as well. I’m talking about the fruit salads, ice creams, and other chilled salads.

This year, I’m adding a new recipe to my summer repertoire – Lobster Rolls. I was inspired by the lobster bisque I made earlier this year. I found that making lobster was much easier than I had imagined. No need to buy live lobsters and get frightened to death by them jumping from the pot, à la Julie & Julia. Nope. Lobster tails would work just as well. Plus, they were more easily available.

Without further ado, let’s dive into this easy, refreshing, and flavorful Lobster Roll!

Two lobster rolls surrounded by potato chips
Closeup of a buttered lobster roll next to potato chips
Holding a lobster roll with bites out of it

What is a lobster roll?

A lobster roll is a traditional food that comes from New England. It is made with fresh lobster meat and tossed with mayo or butter (depending on the region), celery, and lemon juice and served in a top-sliced, buttered bun.

A lobster roll can be served hot (if made with butter) or cold (if made with mayo). I’ve had both and found that the refreshing, cold lobster roll is so perfect. You can really taste all the flavors and the richness of the lobster is tamed a bit.

How to make these rolls

This recipe for lobster rolls is one of the simplest you’ll find. No fancy ingredients or spices. That’s because we want the lobster flavor to shine here.

Lobster vs Lobster Tail

Typically, a lobster roll is made with the whole lobster. But because cooking a whole lobster is outside of my comfort zone (and I don’t know if I could find a whole lobster at my grocery store), I just use the lobster tail. Depending on the size of the tail, you can get enough meat for about 1 roll. Mine were on the small side so it took 4 tails to make 3 rolls.

Assembling the rolls

After the tails are cooked and cooled, I remove the meat and toss with the other ingredients. I let the mixture chill for 1 hour and then serve it up. You can let it sit for as long as 2 days before serving, if you want the make the mixture ahead of time.

When serving, you want to use a toasted, buttered bun. To do this, butter the sides of the bun and then toast in a pan until golden brown. Then, simply load up the buns with the chilled lobster mixture and top with some fresh chives for added color.

Closeup on lobster roll with a bite out of it

Tips & Tricks

  1. If you want the cooked lobster to cool down faster, place the tails in an ice bath right after they finish cooking.
  2. Top-sliced buns are very traditional for lobster rolls. But you don’t have to go to a fancy bakery to find them. I use some from Pepperidge Farm and have had no trouble finding them at multiple stores.
  3. The longer the lobster mixture sits, the better the flavor develops. It can be made 2 days before eating but don’t wait much longer than that since seafood has a short shelf life.
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Lobster Rolls

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Rest time10 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Servings: 3 rolls

Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tails
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ tablespoon chopped chives
  • ½ stalk celery finely diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • 3 top-sliced buns
  • chives for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add 5 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add lobster tails and cook for 5 minutes or until tails turn bright red. Remove from pot and drain on paper towels. Turn off pot and cover. Remove lobster meat from the shells by slicing down the back of the tail with kitchen shears. Pull the halves apart and gently release the meat from the shells.
  • Add cooked lobster meat to a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, mayo, diced celery, and chives. Mix together and give a taste. Add salt and pepper, as necessary. If you like to serve cold, chill for an hour in the refrigerator.
  • When ready to serve, spread softened butter on both side of the buns. Place on hot skillet over medium heat to toast each side. Remove from heat and load buns up with prepared lobster meat. Serve with chopped chives as a garnish.

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  1. Ginny says

    June 8, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    What a wonderful regional recipe! There isn’t too much mayo and the spices are perfect. Thanks for the delicious recipe.

    Reply
  2. Daniela says

    June 8, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    I’ve been dreaming of lobster rolls lately! Love them so much in the summer and have never actually made them myself! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe :).

    Reply
  3. Jo says

    June 8, 2020 at 6:44 am

    That is one amazing looking roll. Love the clean flavors. Just looking at the pics makes me tempted. Wish I could grab a roll right away

    Reply
  4. Heidy says

    June 7, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    I didn’t have any leftover lobster from a meal and I was craving these wonderful looking Lobster Rolls so bad I went out to my local fishmonger and bought fresh lobster and followed your recipe to a T. They turned out perfect and the whole family was delighted including the girls who are my picky ones. Saving this to make again!!!

    Reply
  5. Marisa F. Stewart says

    June 6, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    What a fantastic recipe — it’s not easy getting whole lobsters or tails around here but we do go to the coast. And I’m printing out this recipe right now to make the sandwiches ASAP. The sweet lobster with the chives and lemon. I’m drooling here. Now to get those tails.

    Reply
  6. Paige says

    June 5, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    I LOVE lobster rolls, and these look amazing to make at home! So glad to now have a recipe!

    Reply
  7. Tatiana says

    June 5, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Omg, that lobster roll is mouthwatering! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    June 5, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    Ohhh, I love lobster rolls, and that bisque sounds equally delicious! Now that it’s officially lobster season, I can’t wait to make both all summer long.

    Reply
  9. Georgina @ CulinaryTravels says

    June 5, 2020 at 10:08 am

    Lobster rolls are on my most decadent holiday treats. I’ve never made one myself though but I’ll definitely give it a try.

    Reply
  10. Ben says

    June 5, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Holy. Moly. Those look so good. I love lobster rolls.

    Reply
  11. Marta says

    June 4, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    I haven’t had a decent lobster roll since moving from the Northeast! I can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  12. Jennifer Brock says

    June 3, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Omg these look amazing!!! I bet they’d be delish with crawfish too!

    Reply
  13. Tisha says

    June 3, 2020 at 7:40 am

    These lobster rolls look incredible. I’m going to have to make some for dinner soon!

    Reply
  14. AMANDA says

    June 2, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    Oh am I a total sucker for lobster rolls and I am now DROOLING all over my computer screen!

    Reply
  15. Colleen says

    June 2, 2020 at 9:11 am

    I’m craving a lobster roll now! And, being a west coaster, I have actually never had one. I love lobster though, so I know I’m going to love this.

    Reply
  16. Lisa Favre says

    June 2, 2020 at 6:49 am

    Oh my, these lobster rolls look absolutely delicious! Now I’m totally craving one (or two, or three…)

    Reply
  17. Caitlyn Erhardt says

    June 1, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    So creamy and full of incredible flavor. Thank you for a great recipe that everyone loves!

    Reply
  18. Erin says

    June 1, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    Yay!! I love seeing lobster love spread around! I grew up on New England lobster rolls and I really miss them living down in NC. I hadn’t really thought about just cooking the tails and buying them from the grocery store. My brother used to catch the lobsters we would eat for dinner and then my mom would turn the leftovers into lobster rolls for lunch the next day. Such delicious memories!! I pinned this post. Love it!

    Reply
  19. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    June 1, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    I did not know that about using a lobster vs. lobster tail! This looks so delicious and now I’m craving it! I will have to give this a try soon!

    Reply
  20. Biana says

    June 1, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    These lobster rolls look amazing! Looking forward to trying them.

    Reply
  21. Julia says

    June 1, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    This is a perfect lobster rolls recipe! I just tried it and the texture is amazing, creamy and full of lobster flavour:)

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    June 1, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    Lobster rolls are my fave!! I have never tried to make one myself though.

    Reply

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