Lobster Roll Recipe – Immaculate Bites

What is a lobster roll?

Lobster rolls are lobster meat lightly tossed with mayonnaise and drizzled with fresh lemon juice. In some areas of New England, there are variants that replace the mayonnaise with butter. A lobster salad sandwiched between toasted hot dog-style bread makes a sinfully delicious lunch or dinner.

recipe ingredients

• lobster – Sweet and tender lobster meat is the star of this recipe! I like to use lobster tails, but any lobster meat will work.
• sauce – Mayonnaise, hot sauce and garlic powder bring a tangy, creamy flavor.
• salad – Celery adds flavor and crunch, while lemon juice and chives make it even better.
• butter – How does lobster and butter go together?
• new england buns – Buttery taste and soft, firm texture create a mouth-watering sandwich.

how to make lobster rolls

• cooking – Fill a medium-sized pot halfway with tap water and add about a teaspoon of salt. Boil water and put the lobster tails in the pot. Boil for 5-7 minutes until tails are bright red. Do not cover the pot. When ready, use tongs to carefully remove the lobster tail from the pan, place it on a board, and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the moisture in the shell.
• remove meat – Cut the lobster shell in half lengthwise and remove the meat from the lobster shell. Cut lobster meat into 1.3 cm (1.3 cm) pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. set aside. (Photos 1-3)
• make the sauce – Add mayonnaise, hot sauce and garlic powder to a small mixing bowl. Mix well to combine completely and set aside. (Photos 4-5)
• Butter it up! – Melt half the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add lobster to skillet in melted butter and toss to coat. Cook until warm, 2-3 minutes (lobster is already cooked, so just warm it up). Transfer meat to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon. Add spice mayo, celery, chives, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix. set aside.
• toast the buns – Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Place melted, buttered buns on flat side and toast for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
• assemble – Open the buns, put lettuce leaves, spinach, or mixed vegetables inside (if desired), and top the buns with the lobster and mayonnaise mixture.
• fun! – Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve immediately.

recipe variations

1. seafood swap – This lobster roll recipe works with shrimp, crab, crayfish, and even fish. Hmmm!
2. vegetable add-in – Add chunks of avocado to your salad or toss slices of avocado into your buns.
3. skip the mayo – Omit the mayonnaise and celery, toss the buttered lobster with your favorite condiments and serve warm on a roll.
4. cut carbs – Omit the buns and serve the lobster roll filling recipe as a light lunch option on your bed of greens of choice.

tips and tricks

1. You want the delicate flavor of the lobster to shine through, so less is more when adding mayonnaise.
2. Frozen or chilled lobster meat can be used in place of fresh meat. In that case, defrost the lobster meat and start cooking from step 3.
3. You can also use a whole lobster to steam and use the whole thing for this recipe, not just the tail.

advance instructions

Lobster rolls should be assembled just before serving the best taste and freshness. That said, you can cook the lobster a few days in advance and store the meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator. .

How to eat and store

Leftover lobster rolls? What is it, you may ask. 😉 But if that happens, you can put the lobster mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 4 days.

FAQ

accompaniment to lobster roll

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Conclusion

This lobster roll recipe is easy to make, but it looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Do you prefer hot or cold? Leave a comment below and let me know!