Maine Style Lobster Rolls (Printable)
Buttery toasted buns filled with sweet lobster meat, celery, and fresh herbs in a light mayonnaise dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped (claws, knuckles, and tails)
→ Dressing
02 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Rolls
07 - 4 top-split hot dog buns (New England style if available)
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Gently combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, and herbs in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Butter the outsides of each bun, then toast in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, approximately 1–2 minutes per side.
03 - Line each toasted bun with a crisp lettuce leaf if desired. Fill generously with the chilled lobster salad and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that authentic seaside shack experience right in your own kitchen, no coastal road trip required
- The buttery, toasted crunch against sweet, tender lobster creates one of those perfect textural contrasts that makes food memorable
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- Never overmix the lobster salad or you'll lose those precious chunks that make eating a lobster roll such a luxurious experience
- The toasted buns make or break this recipe, so take your time getting them golden brown and buttery on both sides
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- The most authentic Maine versions use barely any mayonnaise, so start with less than you think you need and adjust from there
- Brioche buns make an excellent substitute if you can't find the traditional split-top rolls