Recipes Seafood Shellfish Lobster Lobster Rolls 4.6 (160) 125 Reviews 37 Photos This lobster roll recipe is a wonderful summer (or winter) treat and makes a fancy lunch that will impress your friends. I grew up in Nova Scotia, where seafood was cheap. My mom and grandmothers had some pretty inventive ways of making lobster not dull. Now, lobster is a treat and costs a fortune! I've paid over $10 for a lobster roll in Cape Cod, and it wasn't half as good — or as big — as this one! Submitted by Starr Updated on November 19, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 37 37 37 37 Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 lobster rolls Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe No matter where you live, this lobster roll recipe will make you feel like you’re on a coastal vacation. Katie Foley Linn How to Make Lobster Rolls You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: What Is a Lobster Roll? A lobster roll is a popular dish from New England. It consists of lobster meat tossed in a savory sauce and served on a buttered, hot dog-style bun or roll. Lobster Roll Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this lobster roll recipe at home: Buttered rolls: Lightly butter hot dog buns or kaiser rolls. Vegetables: You’ll need lettuce leaves, green onions, and celery. Mayonnaise: The creamy, savory sauce starts with mayonnaise. Lime juice: Lime juice lends brightness to the mayo-based sauce. You can substitute lemon juice if you prefer. Seasonings: The sauce is flavored with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. The lobster is topped with dried basil, tarragon, or parsley. Lobster: You’ll need 1 ½ pounds of cooked and cured lobster meat to make four lobster rolls. How to Make Homemade Lobster Rolls Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make lobster rolls at home: Butter the roll and line with lettuce. Make the sauce and fold in the lobster. Stuff the lobster mixture into buns and top with dried herbs. What to Serve With Lobster Rolls If you need serving inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Complete your meal with one or more of these top-rated sides dishes for lobster rolls: Cajun Baked French Fries Sweet Restaurant Slaw Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad Best Homemade Chow Chow Potato Chips Refrigerator Dill Pickles Soup Loving Nicole How to Store Lobster Rolls You can store leftover lobster in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Assemble the lobster rolls right before serving so the bread doesn’t get soggy. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This is a classic New England sandwich best served on a regular ol' hot dog bun which I prefer grilled,” says one Allrecipes community member. “(Pepperidge Farm is my favorite) I use big, meaty chunks of fresh lobster, no onion or herbs, and just a bit of lemon juice.” “The really nice thing about this recipe is that it’s not loaded down with mayonnaise, so you’re able to really enjoy the flavor of the lobster,” according to Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat. “Served on a croissant, and it was delicious.” “This recipe was fantastic,” raves wfrancesco. “Very easy and so delicious. My only changes were to make it spicier. This is a keeper. By far the best lobster roll I ever had.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 tablespoon butter, softened 4 hot dog buns or kaiser rolls, split 4 lettuce leaves 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco) salt and pepper to taste 2 green onions, chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 ½ pounds cooked and cubed lobster meat 1 pinch dried basil, parsley or tarragon Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Lightly butter the insides of buns and line with lettuce leaves. Set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well blended. Mix in green onions and celery. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gently fold in lobster until just coated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stuff lobster mixture into buns. Sprinkle with basil, parsley, or tarragon. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 251 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 369 Calories 11g Fat 25g Carbs 40g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 369 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 133mg 44% Sodium 964mg 42% Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 3g Protein 40g 79% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 183mg 14% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 720mg 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.