Lobster Roll

Tender lobster chunks tossed in a delicate, creamy dressing mixed with celery, chives, lemon juice, and horseradish sauce tucked into a toasted bun make this lobster roll recipe simple yet so enticing.

Why this recipe works

There’s no reason to go overboard on lobster roll ingredients. Simple but flavorful ingredients make all the difference. It all starts with our steamed lobster tail that’s chopped and mixed with a handful of classic additions that make this mouth-watering lobster roll what it is.

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Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

LOBSTER – The smallest lobster tails we have found are 3 ounces. You will need 18 ounces altogether for these sandwiches. You don’t need to buy the 3-ounce tails, just check per pound prices or go with what’s on sale or what’s available to you.

BUNS – You can use New England style buns or regular hot dog buns. Lightly smear the buns with butter and toast them on either a skillet or in a toaster oven.

DRESSING – If you prefer, you can substitute the horseradish mayo with the same amount of regular mayonnaise. The horseradish mayo just adds a little zing to the dressing and is not overpowering.

How to Make Lobster Roll

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1. Steam the lobster tails or use another method of cooking that you prefer. In our Steamed Lobster Tail recipe, we use pepper and Old Bay to season the meat. If you are using another cooking method, be sure to season the lobster.
2. Cut the cooked lobster meat into bite-sized chunks.
3. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, onion powder, horseradish sauce, celery, fresh chives, and lemon juice. Stir well.
4. Stir in lobster chunks.
5. Pile mixture into toasted buns.

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Serving Suggestions

Lobster rolls pair well with potato chips, french fries, coleslaw, or hot soup. Don’t forget extra lemon wedges for drizzling!

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Lobster Roll

Simple yet flavorful ingredients make all the difference in a delicious lobster roll recipe. Pile onto toasted buns and enjoy some of the best lobster tail has to offer!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: 3 sandwiches

25 minutes mins

Calories: 330

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 18 ounces lobster tail
• ▢ Old Bay seasoning to taste
• ▢ ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
• ▢ ¼ cup celery chopped, 1.75 ounces
• ▢ 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh chives chopped
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 3 hot dog buns or New England style buns, toasted with butter
• ▢ lettuce optional for serving

Things You’ll Need

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  Cutting board
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  Chef’s knife
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  Vinyl gloves

Before You Begin

• Please see our Steamed Lobster Tails recipe on how to cook your lobster tails as we did.
• The smallest lobster tails we have found are 3 ounces. You will need 18 ounces altogether for these sandwiches. You don’t need to buy the 3-ounce tails, just check per pound prices or go with what’s on sale or what’s available to you.
• Lightly smear your buns with butter and toast them on either a skillet or in a toaster oven.

Instructions

• Steam the lobster tails or use another method of cooking that you prefer. In our Steamed Lobster Tail recipe, we use pepper and Old Bay to season the meat. If you are using another cooking method, be sure to season the lobster.
• Cut the cooked lobster meat into bite sized chunks.
• In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, onion powder, horseradish sauce, celery, fresh chives, and lemon juice. Stir well.
• Stir in lobster chunks.
• Pile mixture into toasted buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 330cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg

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