Entree: United States – Maine – 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 5 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 lb (680 g) cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (40 g) celery, finely diced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (6 g) chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 4 split-top hot dog rolls
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- Lettuce leaves for lining rolls (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, gently combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, diced celery, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, spread 1/2 tbsp (7 g) butter inside each roll and toast until golden brown.
3. Line each toasted roll with a lettuce leaf if using, fill with an equal portion of lobster salad, and serve immediately.