Description
A classic New England lobster roll made with tender lobster meat, a light creamy dressing, and served in a buttery toasted bun for the perfect balance of freshness and richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 split-top hot dog buns
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gently mix lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, chives, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add melted butter to the skillet and coat the surface evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the buns in the skillet and toast until golden on each side.
- Cook to Perfection: Remove buns from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
- Finishing Touches: Fill each bun with the lobster mixture and sprinkle extra chives if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while buns are warm and filling is cool.
Notes
- Do not overmix the lobster to keep large tender chunks intact.
- Chill the lobster mixture briefly before serving for best texture.
- Toast buns until golden but not too crispy to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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