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2 lobster rolls on a white platter.

Best Lobster Roll Recipe

Chef Dennis Littley
There's nothing like an oh so delicious New England Lobster Roll. And its easier to make at home than you may think, and a lot less expensive. 
4.81 from 52 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 16 ounces lobster meat body and claws
  • 4 tablespoon mayonnaise less if you're not a mayonnaise fan
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup celery stalks finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning more or less to taste
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 New England style top split hot dog rolls

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Instructions
 

  • Thaw the lobster overnight in the refrigerator. Then place in a colander and lightly press down to squeeze the excess water from the lobster meat.
  • Place the lobster in a large bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and old bay seasoning to a medium bowl.
  • Whisk to combine the dressing ingredients.
  • Add the chopped celery, and chopped Italian parsley to the bowl with the lobster meat.
  • Mix the ingredients together to combine.
  • Add the dressing to the lobster mixture.Mix until well combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors of the lobster salad to combine and build in flavor.
  • Serve the lobster salad on split top hot dog buns and serve with potato chips, macaroni salad or coleslaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 23gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 784mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
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