New England Lobster Roll Delight (Printable)

Sweet lobster meat meets toasted brioche, enhanced with mayo or warm butter and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lobster

01 - 1 lb cooked lobster meat (claw, knuckle, and tail), chopped into bite-sized pieces

→ Dressing

02 - 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise or 1/4 cup (60 g) melted unsalted butter (Connecticut style variation)
03 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 tbsp finely chopped celery (optional)
05 - 1 tbsp finely chopped chives or scallions
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Rolls

07 - 4 split-top brioche rolls or New England–style hot dog buns
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for toasting rolls)

→ To Serve

09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Cook:

01 - In a medium bowl, gently combine lobster meat with mayonnaise or melted butter, lemon juice, celery, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread softened butter on the sides of each roll. Toast rolls in skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
03 - Open each toasted roll and generously fill with the lobster mixture.
04 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes with just a bowl, a skillet, and your hands.
  • It tastes like you spent all day at the beach, even if you didn't leave your kitchen.
  • You can make it your own—mayo for elegance, butter for richness, or neither if that's what speaks to you.
02 -
  • Don't let the lobster meat sit in the dressing for more than 10 or 15 minutes before serving, or it starts to get waterlogged and loses that tender texture you paid for.
  • The toast really does matter—a soggy roll is the enemy of a great lobster roll, so don't skip the skillet step even if you're tempted.
03 -
  • Buy your lobster meat from a trusted fishmonger and ask questions—they can tell you if it's from fresh cooked lobster or if it's been sitting around.
  • If you're watching your budget or want to stretch the lobster further, a small amount of finely diced apple or a touch of tarragon can add complexity without diluting the main ingredient.
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