How to Craft an Authentic New England Lobster Roll

Making a Real New England Lobster Roll!

Usually, lobster is a special and delicious treat, saved for special occasions. But this summer, there's an abundance of Maine lobsters, so lobster prices in New England are very low. We've been enjoying this tasty seafood a lot!

A popular dish in New England is the Lobster Roll! While the original Maine lobster roll is just lobster and melted butter in a grilled hot dog roll, most restaurants in New England make it with a lobster salad that has mayonnaise. Our recipe today is our take on the classic New England lobster roll, similar to what you get in local restaurants.

How to Make a New England Lobster Roll:

The key to a perfect New England lobster roll is to keep it simple. Lobster has a delicious and unique flavor, so you don't want to complicate the recipe with too many overwhelming flavors.

A bit of mayonnaise and lemon juice, along with finely chopped celery, parsley, and scallion, perfectly complement the fresh lobster meat. My husband Jack likes to add a touch of hot sauce (we use sriracha), which adds a nice kick to the flavors, but it's optional.

For a truly classic New England lobster roll, use split-top hot dog rolls. These rolls are baked together so that when you pull them apart, there's no outer crust on the sides. In New England, you can easily find split-top rolls, but if not, any side-cut hot dog roll will work just as well.

Serve these New England lobster rolls with sliced fruit or coleslaw for a classic taste of New England!"

 How to Craft an Authentic New England Lobster Roll

Servings: 2-4 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of lobster meat (already cooked), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped celery (use the tender inside part)
• 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons of finely minced green tops from a scallion
• 1 dash of hot sauce (Cholula is recommended)
• A pinch of salt
• A few grinds of freshly ground black pepper
• Split-top hot dog rolls
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter
• Optional: lettuce for serving

Instructions:

1. Place the cooked lobster meat in a large bowl.
2. In a smaller bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, scallion, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3. Add the mixture to the cooked lobster meat and mix well.
4. Brush both sides of the rolls with melted butter.
5. Toast both sides of the rolls in a medium fry pan over medium heat until nicely browned.
6. Divide the lobster salad among the rolls according to your preference.
7. Optionally, you can serve lettuce under the lobster salad, but it's up to you.