Description
Classic New England Lobster Roll brings coastal Maine flavors to your kitchen with fresh seafood and buttery toasted bread. Simple ingredients combine for an authentic summer sandwich that delivers coastal charm and delicious maritime tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) chopped cooked lobster (from 7–8 4-oz tails)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) melted butter, plus more for buns
- 4 soft hotdog-style buns (Hawaiian hotdog buns recommended)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped chives, plus extra for garnish
- ½ tbsp fresh chopped dill
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Extract succulent lobster meat from shells, ensuring delicate pieces are uniformly cut for optimal texture and presentation.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine lobster chunks with melted butter, gently folding in finely chopped chives, dill, and zesty lemon juice to create a harmonious maritime seasoning.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Sprinkle salt and freshly cracked pepper throughout the mixture, ensuring each lobster morsel is evenly coated with herbed butter essence.
- Bun Preparation: Brush hotdog buns’ interior with melted butter, then toast in a preheated oven at 350°F until edges turn golden and crisp, creating a warm, inviting vessel.
- Assembly and Serving: Generously fill toasted buns with herbed lobster mixture, garnishing with additional chopped chives for visual appeal and subtle onion undertones.
- Presentation: Serve immediately alongside complementary sides like crisp coleslaw or light green salad, ensuring the lobster rolls are enjoyed at peak temperature and flavor.
Notes
- Lobster Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the most succulent and sweet meat, ensuring peak flavor and texture.
- Herb Infusion Technique: Finely chop herbs just before mixing to release maximum essential oils and aromatic compounds into the butter.
- Bun Preparation Tip: Lightly toast buns to create a crispy exterior that prevents sogginess and provides a delightful textural contrast.
- Serving Recommendation: Enjoy immediately after assembly to preserve the delicate warmth and freshness of the lobster meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg