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Maine-Style Lobster Rolls

Enjoy a buttery, warm lobster roll filled with fresh lobster meat and creamy dressing, epitomizing coastal summer dining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the lobster salad
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp fresh herbs (parsley and/or dill), chopped
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup minced celery
  • 1 lb cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped Fresh lobster is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
For assembly
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened For toasting the buns.
  • 4 DLM Golden Classic Hot Dog Buns
  • 4 leaves lettuce For lining the buns.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and herbs. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Stir in the minced celery and fold in the chopped lobster meat. Cover and chill in the fridge.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Spread butter on the sides of the buns and toast them in the pan until golden.
Assembly
  1. Fold in the chives into the lobster salad.
  2. Place a lettuce leaf inside each toasted bun and divide the lobster salad among them.
  3. Sprinkle with more chives and serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. For best results, keep lobster salad and buns separate until serving.