Best 15 Lobster Roll Recipes

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Lobster rolls are a delightful seafood delicacy, enjoyed by people of all ages. Originating in the coastal regions of New England, these delectable sandwiches have become a staple of summer menus and beachside dining. With their perfectly cooked lobster meat, nestled between a soft, buttery bun, and accompanied by a symphony of flavors, lobster rolls offer a taste of the ocean's bounty. Whether you prefer them warm and succulent with melted butter, or chilled with a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing, lobster rolls are a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

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THE WORLD-FAMOUS MAINE LOBSTER ROLL



The World-Famous Maine Lobster Roll image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 46m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound fully cooked lobster meat or 1 (2 1/2 pound) live lobster
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup bottled mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon fresh tarragon
2 small scallions, thinly sliced
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 New England-style hot dog buns
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Pickles and potato chips as accompaniment

Steps:

  • Prepare the lobster salad.
  • If using live lobsters, steam or boil them. Let cool at room temperature. Use a cleaver to crack and remove the meat from the claws, knuckles and tails. Remove the cartilage from the claws and the intestines from the tails of the cooked meat. Cut the meat into 1/2-inch dice. You may pick all the meat from the carcass and add it to the meat or freeze the carcass for soup or broth.
  • Place the cucumber in a colander for at least 5 minutes to drain the excess liquid. Combine the lobster, cucumber mayonnaise, and tarragon. Add the scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Preheat a large heavy skillet (12 to 14-inches) over medium-low heat (a black cast-iron pan is perfect). Lightly butter both sides of each bun. Place them in the pan and cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Turn the buns over and toast the other side. Or toast the buns under a broiler instead. When the buns are ready, stuff them with the chilled lobster salad. Place each roll on a small paper or china plate; garnish with pickles and potato chips. Serve at once.

HOT LOBSTER ROLL WITH LEMON-TARRAGON BUTTER



Hot Lobster Roll with Lemon-Tarragon Butter image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
Two 2-pound lobsters
Canola oil, for brushing
Freshly ground black pepper
6 hot dog buns
Lemon-Tarragon Clarified Butter, warm, recipe follows
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne, optional

Steps:

  • To par-cook the lobsters: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook about 7 minutes; they will be about three-quarters done. Drain well and let cool. Cut in half lengthwise.
  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Brush the cut-side of the lobsters with some oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, cut-side down, until slightly charred. Flip and continue grilling until lightly charred and heated through. Remove the lobsters from the grill and let cool slightly.
  • Brush the insides of the hot dog buns with some oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just toasty.
  • Remove the tail and claw meat from the lobsters. You can cut them, but just enough to give you about 2 very large pieces per bun. Drop them into the Lemon-Tarragon Clarified Butter and give them a good soaking. Spoon the lobster into the toasted buns and serve immediately.
  • Melt the butter slowly in a medium saucepan over low heat. Let it sit for a bit to separate. Skim off the foam that rises to the top, and gently pour into a bowl, leaving behind the milk solids, which have settled to the bottom of the pan.
  • Put the clarified butter in a large saute pan over low heat. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and tarragon, and season with salt, pepper and cayenne if desired.

MAINE-STYLE LOBSTER ROLL



Maine-Style Lobster Roll image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cooked fresh Maine lobster meat, chilled
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably extra heavy (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more if needed
4 New England-style hot dog rolls (see Cook's Note)
Minced fresh chives, for topping
1/2 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • Cut and tear the lobster meat into large chunks, closely checking for bits of shell. Keep the claws as intact as possible for the best presentation.
  • In a large bowl, use a spatula to mix the lobster meat with the mayonnaise, coating evenly. The more chilled the mayonnaise, the better it will coat.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Using a pastry brush, liberally brush the melted butter on both sides of the hot dog rolls and place in the skillet. Toast each side to a golden brown color, using more butter as needed.
  • Fill each roll with about 4 ounces of the lobster mixture. Sprinkle the tops with chives. Serve with a lemon wedge, which can also be squeezed on top.
  • Serve immediately--the goal is to serve when you still have a warm, buttery roll with the cool creamy lobster meat. Enjoyed best with a view of the ocean.

MAINE LOBSTER ROLL



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If you want an authentic Maine Lobster Roll, all you will have in it is lobster and a just a tad of mayonnaise. Nothing else. Other things may be good and have them if you like, but a Maine one is maine-ly lobster. You may put it on any roll you like, but I generally use a hotdog type roll with the slit on top. A homemade hotdog roll would be wonderful. I always have the pieces pretty good sized so you can see the claw and pieces of the tail. Yummy!!!

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lobster (cooked and picked)
1/2-1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 hot dog bun, with slit on top

Steps:

  • Boil the lobster for about 16-18 minutes.
  • Pick apart and cut up in good-sized pieces.
  • Put the mayonnaise on and mix.
  • I usually put a little butter on the sides of the roll and place it on the griddle for a couple of minutes to brown it.
  • Fill it and enjoy.
  • NOTE: I figure one lobster per roll which would be about 3-5 ounces of meat; this should make a stuffed lobster roll.

LUKE'S LOBSTER ROLL



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"The best ingredients don't need much to shine" says Luke Holden, President, Luke's Lobster, New York City about his minimalist lobster roll recipe. We adapted this recipe from his restaurant's cookbook, Real Maine Food.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 New Englandâ€"style split-top buns
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pound cooked lobster meat
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons mixed dried spices (celery salt, oregano, thyme, and ground pepper)

Steps:

  • With a brush, spread 2 tablespoons butter, melted, on outsides of split-top buns. In a skillet or on a griddle, toast buns over medium until crisp and golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spread mayonnaise on inside of buns. Divide lobster meat among buns.
  • Mix together 2 tablespoons butter, melted, and lemon juice. Drizzle over lobster, sprinkle with spices, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

LOBSTER ROLL PANZANELLA



Lobster Roll Panzanella image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
6 toasted, buttered split-top potato buns, torn into hunks (see Cook's Note)
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
3 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
3/4 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • Mix together the mayonnaise, tarragon, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, buns, bacon, scallions and celery to the dressing and toss to coat. Fold in the lobster and avocado. Serve immediately!

LOBSTER ROLL



Lobster Roll image

Mmmmm... nothing is better than a lobster roll in the summer! This one uses low-calorie mayo and can be made on a whole wheat roll, too! Serve with a green salad and homemade potato chips!

Provided by kitchgirl

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Lobster

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) cooked Northern (cold-water) lobster tails
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons low-calorie mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
4 hot dog rolls
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Chop lobster into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl. Add celery, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, paprika, and seafood seasoning and mix together.
  • Lightly toast hot dog rolls and butter the insides. Spoon lobster salad into the rolls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 680.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

PERFECT LOBSTER ROLL



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Our classic New England recipe is an ideal introduction to lobster rolls. Once you've mastered it, check out our regional takes below. Whichever version you choose, pair it with a chilled rose or crisp lager.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 2 1/2-pound or three 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
4 top-split buns
Melted unsalted butter
Lemon wedges and potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Steam Lobster: In a large pot lined with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Drop the lobsters headfirst into the pot and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and steam until the shells just turn bright red, 12 to 14 minutes. To check for doneness, pull on an antenna; if it releases from the shell with little resistance, the lobster is properly cooked. (Many seafood markets will do the steaming for you -- just ask.)
  • Extract Meat: Hold the tail in one hand and the body in the other; twist and pull to separate. For claws and legs, twist and pull where they're attached to the body. Use lobster- or nutcrackers or a mallet to crack the shells. To get all the meat out in one swift motion, insert a fork into the underside of the tail and push up. Then chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Mix, Toast, and Fill: In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Fold in chopped lobster meat. Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium. Generously brush top and sides of buns with butter. (Top-split are narrower than side-split, so you get a greater ratio of lobster to bread.) Place buns, flat-side down, in skillet and toast, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden on both sides, about 3 minutes. Divide lobster meat among buns and serve, with lemon wedges and potato chips.

LOBSTER ROLL WITH CAJUN TASTE



Lobster Roll With Cajun Taste image

Crunchy, tangy, and spicy, this is one delicious lobster roll. The Cajun style really brings the lobster to the next level. We liked the crunchy bits of celery with the delicate and sweet lobster. If you prefer your lobster roll to not be spicy, just adjust the heat to your liking. Perfect for summer!

Provided by Bobby (*_*)

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

28 oz cooked or imatation lobster, cube or chopped
3/4 c celery, finely chopped
1/2 c onion, finely chopped
3/4 c mayonnaise
1 to 2 Tbsp hot sauce (I used Texas Pete)
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (I used my own Cajun seasoning)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
iceberg lettuce leafs
hoagie buns, split (toasted, if desired)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine lobster, celery, and onion. Making sure that the lobster is in bite-size cubes.
  • 2. Combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  • 3. Gently stir lobster mixture into mayonnaise mixture. Place into refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • 4. When ready to serve, take a hoagie bun, split bun (toast if desired), fill with lobster and lettuce. ENJOY!!!
  • 5. NOTE: If your lobster mixture gets dried out in the refrigerator before serving, add a little more mayonnaise or 1 Tbsp of milk.

CONNECTICUT-STYLE LOBSTER ROLL



Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll image

Just four ingredients are needed to whip up these authentic-tasting lobster rolls, which will have you feeling as though you're dining beachside, no matter where you are.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons good-quality butter
1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
4 New England-style hot dog buns, split
Coarse sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. With ladle or spoon, skim foam and white solids from butter and reserve in small bowl.
  • Add chopped lobster meat to clarified butter in saucepan; toss gently. Heat over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes until warm.
  • Meanwhile, brush both sides of each bun with reserved foam from butter. Toast buns in toaster oven or under broiler.
  • Divide lobster evenly among buns; spoon any juices from saucepan over lobster. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

NEW ENGLAND LOBSTER ROLL



New England Lobster Roll image

As soon as I land at Boston's Logan Airport, I rent my car and head to "Kelly's" on Revere Beach for a lobster roll (I'll have a roast beef sandwich later.) And being a lobster roll purist, no celery or lettuce for me...just lobster on my roll! Now,when I have the urge to splurge, I make them myself. After making these for friends, they've offered to buy the lobster tails, if I'll make them again...how can I say no to that offer? :)

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmann's, and not the light variety)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's or Louisiana Hot Sauce)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 lobster tails, cooked, shelled, and meat coarsely chopped (about 2 cups, see note for preparing lobster meat)
4 soft frankfurter rolls

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, tarragon, hot-pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Mix in chopped lobster; cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Gently open each roll; lightly toast. Fill each with the lobster mixture. Serve each with potato chips and a pickle spear.
  • PREPARING THE LOBSTER MEAT: 1.Cook the lobster tails in simmering water 4 to 5 minutes, or until meat is white throughout. 2.Using kitchen shears, cut down the back of the tail, so you can remove the lobster meat in one piece. 3.Slice tail meat in half lengthwise, then cut across to dice. Refrigerate until ready to use.

DOWNEAST LOBSTER ROLL



Downeast Lobster Roll image

That Maine-iac has me dreaming of my favorite summertime treat! Use any type of roll you like for this recipe. In the northeast the hotdog rolls are flat on the sides and split on the top. Hotdog rolls and fresh Kaiser rolls are what I usually grill for this sandwich. Enjoy!!

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Lobster

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces lobster meat, per roll (cooked, cooled and chunked)
1 -2 teaspoon mayonnaise
salt and pepper
2 leaves fresh lettuce, chopped
fresh roll, of choice
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Mix mayo and lobster, S& P to taste.
  • Set aside.
  • Split and butter roll.
  • Grill roll in a fry pan until until crisp and golden brown.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add a bed of lettuce to roll and top with lobster salad.
  • Eat immediately while roll is still warm.
  • Serve with thick slices of tomato and a half dozen olives on the side.

EAST COAST-INSPIRED LOBSTER ROLL



East Coast-Inspired Lobster Roll image

Summertime calls for more backyard barbecues, tailgates, and family get-togethers. This decadent lobster roll recipe is perfect for entertaining on any warm afternoon or evening.

Provided by AshleyJohnson

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Lobster

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cooked lobster tails, chopped into bite-sized pieces
½ cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, diced
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, or to taste
4 white hot dog buns (such as Wonder®)
2 cups plain potato chips
8 large dill pickles, thinly sliced
¼ cup thinly sliced chives, or as needed
1 tablespoon parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Butter hot dog buns evenly and toast in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Fill toasted buns evenly with lobster mixture. Garnish with potato chips, pickles, chives, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 50 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 4452.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

LOBSTER SALAD ROLL RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Lobster Salad Roll Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by Tufgrlz

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups cooked lobster, chopped, from a lobster weight about 2 pounds
1/3 cup celery, minced
3 tablespoons scallion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Several dashes Tabasco
Freshly ground pepper
4 frankfurter rolls
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the lobster, celery, scallion and the parsley. In another bowl beat the mayo with the lemon juice, the Tabasco, and the pepper and combine it with the lobster mixture. Split the rolls, brush the cut sides with the butter, and bake the rolls on a baking sheet in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned. Spread the lobster salad evenly on the bottom halves of the rolls and top it with the top halves.

LOBSTER SALAD & ROLL



LOBSTER SALAD & ROLL image

Categories     Salad     Shellfish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Lobster Meat; 4 cups (approx 2 lbs)
Celery; 1.5 cups
Green Onion; 1/2 cup
Mayonnaise; 1 cup
Butter
Lemon Juice
Kosher Salt
Ground White Pepper
Hot-Dog Buns (optional)
Bibb Lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • If using raw lobster meat ... 1. Remove from shell 2. Cut into 3/4 inch cubes 3. Saute lightly in 3 TBL butter & 3 TBL lemon juice butter until cooked If using pre-cooked lobster meat ... 1. Follow instruction #3 above. Allow cooked lobster to cool. Thoroughly dice celery and green onion. Blend together with mayonnaise. Mix cooked lobster meat into mixture. Blend thoroughly. Taste and add lemon juice, salt & pepper as desired. Chill mixture at least one hour. Return to room temperature. If serving as a salad ... spoon serving onto bed of greens and garnish as desired. If serving as a sandwich roll ... use a fresh hot dog bun (buttered & toasted) and fill with lobster salad mixture.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest lobster meat possible. Fresh lobster meat will have a sweet, briny flavor and a firm texture. Avoid lobster meat that is frozen or has been previously cooked.
  • Cook the lobster meat properly. Overcooked lobster meat will be tough and chewy. Lobster meat should be cooked just until it is opaque and tender, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is the base of the lobster roll dressing, so it is important to use a high-quality mayonnaise that is made with fresh eggs and oil.
  • Add some flavor to the dressing. In addition to mayonnaise, you can add other ingredients to the dressing to give it more flavor, such as lemon juice, Dijon mustard, or fresh herbs.
  • Use a good quality roll. The roll is the other important component of the lobster roll, so it is important to use a good quality roll that is sturdy enough to hold the lobster meat and dressing.
  • Serve the lobster rolls immediately. Lobster rolls are best served immediately after they are made, while the lobster meat is still warm and the dressing is still cold.

Conclusion:

Lobster rolls are a delicious and classic New England summer food. They are easy to make at home, and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make lobster rolls that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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