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A generously filled lobster roll in a toasted New England hot dog roll.

Authentic New England Lobster Rolls

Diana Rattray
Authentic New England lobster rolls are remarkably easy to make at home! All you need are freshly steamed lobsters, toasted New England-style hot dog rolls, seasonings, and a little mayo.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 361
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Course Lobster, Sandwiches
Cuisine New England
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces lobster, chopped, from 3 lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds each, cooked
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped, optional
  • salt, to taste (I use fine sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 hot dog rolls, New England-style
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for the rolls
  • Lettuce leaves, optional
  • Finely chopped chives, parsley, or dill, for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Combine the chopped lobster meat with 1/4 cup of mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Add more mayonnaise, as desired.
  • If desired, stir in the finely chopped celery. Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Butter both sides of the hot dog rolls. Toast the rolls on a griddle or skillet over medium heat, turning to brown on both sides. If you are not using New England-style rolls, butter and toast the inside of the rolls.
  • Line the toasted buns with lettuce leaves, if desired, and pack them full of the lobster salad mixture. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped herbs and serve.
    Lobster rolls with fresh lobster meat, lettuce, and tartar sauce in toasted buns, served with potato chips.

Notes

Soft-shell vs hard-shell lobster: A soft-shell lobster (recently molted) contains less meat than a hard-shell lobster. A soft-shell lobster is roughly 15 to 20 percent meat, while a hard-shell lobster contains about 20- to 28 percent meat. If you are buying hard-shell lobsters, 2 might be enough.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 611mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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