Classic New England Lobster Roll recipe with tender chunks of perfectly steamed lobster lightly tossed in mayonnaise, with a touch of lemon, in a toasted buttery roll. Take a bite of the perfect summer eats!
The taste of summer in a classic lobster roll recipe
It's officially the first day of summer today and it's time to gather up all the best summer recipes.
Just like this delicious New England lobster roll recipe!
How To Make A New England Lobster Roll:
- Use only fresh lobster: The frozen, pre-cooked stuff has no business here. You want quality. Also, the best rolls contain a mixture of the tail, claws, and knuckles.
- Simple seasonings: A touch of homemade or a good-quality store bought mayonnaise and fresh finely ground black pepper. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice is nice too. That's it. No salt is needed because the lobsters are cooked in salted water. If you really want some fresh dill or chives, then put it in there, but understand that you don't really need it.
- New England style rolls: This is essential. It has to be a NE style soft hot dog bun with a split-top and flat sides. Flat sides are needed so they can be toasted in a pan with lots of butter.
Easy side dishes for the lobster roll recipe
- Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad ~ the charred corn goes so well with the lobster
- Easy 7 Layer Salad ~ A classic salad that everyone LOVES!
- Speck Ham Tater Tots ~ Leave out the ham for homemade tater tots instead of potato chips
Check out more seafood recipes here:
- Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo
- Pan Seared Scallops
- Seafood Platter with Homemade Mustard Sauce
- Uni Toast
- Easy Fish Tacos
- Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Get some fresh lobsters today and make this Classic New England Lobster Roll recipe! PIN it for later to enjoy all summer long.
Classic New England Lobster Roll
Classic New England Lobster Roll with tender chunks of perfectly steamed lobster lightly tossed in mayonnaise with a touch of lemon in a toasted buttery roll. Take a bite of the perfect summer eats!
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked lobster , cut into 1 ½" pieces (meat from 2 {1.25 pound} fresh New England Lobsters, cooked in salted water for 7-8 minutes)
- 2 tablespoons good quality mayonnaise , homemade or store bought
- freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 2 New England style split-top hot dog roll or any soft roll
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
optional: fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cooked lobster, mayonnaise, and black pepper and mix well. Set aside.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Spread softened butter on each side of hot dog roll and place buttered side down in heated skillet. Cook until both sides of roll are lightly brown. Remove to a plate.
- Divide the lobster mixture between the two rolls and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Serve prepared lobster rolls immediately
- Store leftover lobster mixture in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Nutrition Facts
Classic New England Lobster Roll
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 261mg87%
Sodium 1151mg48%
Potassium 408mg12%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 223mg22%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Cheaper than chicken! Holy Smokes! You could eat lobster every day! Thank goodness it is summer now and hopefully the weather is good where you live and eat all that lobster! I hate to admit it, but lobster is not something on our menu.....ever! It's so expensive here! These lobster rolls look so amazing so maybe I need to move to the east coast!
Milena | Craft Beering
What a tease for those of us landlocked mile high! We eat lobster rolls only when we travel to the East coast(: You are so right the meat has to be fresh. Chris is from Florida and doesn't miss it one bit, if he had to state his case, he'll hit a lot of the same points you do Karrie. I still like visiting there once in a while, especially the Keys and the Sandestin area, that sand and the color of the water are unbelievable, not to mention that I am much better at addressing beer at sea level:)
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
How in the F did I not see this one before?? Don't even talk about cold weather, girl. Ugh. We didn't even have spring around here, but it is starting to warm up a bit. Lobsters were selling for $8.99/lb here the other day, which wasn't too bad. Hubster will eat lobster, but prefers crab so I don't usually get lobster for little ol' me. No fun in that, is there? Anywho, love these and can understand why they've been pinned over 1300 times. Add one more to that ;). And high five for the lots of butta tip on dem buns! xoxo
Demeter | Beaming Baker
"Yes, this is how I roll (pun intended)" <--okay, but this is why we're friends, like for real. On a more serious note, loved everything you said about appreciating life more. Good ol' Chey--she's positive and uplifting like that. <3 I've been going through some of the same things as you--moving from San Diego to Maine. I was grumpy for a good 6 months. Then I realized, it's actually pretty awesome here. So quiet, nature is different, but beautiful in its own way... and we get to have all the winter fun.
I'm so happy that you're finding greater peace with your move. Sending much love to you, Karrie. And feel free to msg me anytime you want to chat about this.
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner
Mmm! I've never thought to make my own lobster roll! But I bet that they are so delicious! I sincerely love how classic and no fuss you made this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks so much Kennedy!
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I heard that Rachelle and I'll send you some of my snow this winter
Gaila
Hey Karrie, I love the way you roll! hahaha I am glad Cheyanne y helping you re think about the beauty up north! I can't say much about that cause the only time I lived abroad away from my beloved island was in south France. But I think is part of human nature to see the good in other's person life, (when you are eating out the plate your neighbor's order seems always better than the one sitting in front of you! Well any how love your lobster roll recipe.. have a great Sunday!
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Haha! Thanks Gaila. I'm always looking at someone's plate and wishing I had ordered that instead!
Ben Maclain | Havocinthekitchen
Ha-ha, you're right, Karrie! That could be an issue sometimes to take some pictures. It gets worse if you're surrounded by hungry folks:) But let's be honest! You didn't take pictures so long on purpose cause you needed an excuse to make these delicious rolls again and again. I would do the same! Am I right? But I promise to keep this secret just between us:) Nice job!
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Thanks Ben and you are so right that it's much worse taking pics when there's hungry people around. So much pressure! hahaha!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
Oh... my.... god!!! I remember taking a road-trip through Maine years ago, and I had the most phenomenal lobster rolls - I've been thinking about them ever since I have been wanting to make a lobster roll for the longest time - great to know I have a recipe now! These look amazing!
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Thanks so much Kathleen. The best lobster rolls are in New England because the lobster is so fresh. Literally just caught that morning. Love it!
GiGi Eats
Now you've got me craving LOBSTER!!! Time to go shell out like $30 a pound for it! ha ha ah!
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LOL! Gigi, I'll be thinking of you next time I buy them for $5.99/lb. It would probably be cheaper for you to fly to New England, grab a few lobsters, and fly back home
GiGi Eats
BAH HA HA! IT TOTALLY WOULD! How sad is that!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Hahahaha! First of all thanks for the shout out! Second, I'm glad I can provide the metephorical slap in the face to make you, once again, apprechiate where you live. Aside from the seriously frigid winters, NE sounds gorgeous, plus cheap lobsta' year round? I'm IN! However, you should totally be living here in NC. Because I'm selfish and I want you as my neighbor! NeWays, loving your lobster roll and all your profesh 411! I'm dying over here, and slobbering all over the keyboard because this looks absolutely perfect! Creamy dreamy succulent lobster jam pony'ed into a buttery delicious roll? Gahh. Hand it over! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend! Xo
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Shout out Yo!! It is gorgeous up here but the winters suck! Oh don't worry, I'll be moving to NC within the next 5 years so we have to keep in touch cos we just might be neighbors. Thanks for the kind words about the recipe too! xoxo