Authentic New England Lobster Rolls
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.
Ingredients
- 3 lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds each, cooked, shucked, and meat chopped
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, chopped, optional
- Fine sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 New England-style hot dog rolls
- 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.
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.
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