Entree: United States – New England – Old-Fashioned Maine Lobster Roll

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 2 min

Total 12 min

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) cooked lobster meat, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) finely diced celery
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 split-top hot dog rolls
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing rolls)
- Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix lobster meat with mayonnaise, diced celery, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chives; season with salt and pepper and stir gently to coat without crushing the lobster.
2. Brush the cut sides of each roll with melted butter and heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat; toast the rolls, buttered side down, until golden, about 1–2 minutes.
3. Spoon generous portions of lobster into each toasted roll, pressing lightly so lobster fills the bun evenly.
4. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.