New England Lobster Roll (Printable)

Sweet lobster meat combined with lemon and herbs, served in a toasted buttery brioche roll.

# 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 melted unsalted butter (Connecticut style)
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)

→ To Serve

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

# How To Make:

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 both sides of each roll and toast in skillet until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
03 - Open toasted rolls and fill generously with the lobster mixture.
04 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a coastal vacation in under 30 minutes, no fancy cooking skills required.
  • The toasted brioche roll makes all the difference—it's buttery, warm, and somehow transforms the whole experience.
  • You get to taste the actual lobster, not cream sauce or filler, so every bite justifies the splurge.
02 -
  • Don't skip the toasting step or you'll end up with soggy bread that falls apart; the warm, golden exterior is what keeps everything together and makes the whole thing worth doing.
  • Use cold lobster meat if possible—warm it gently if you must, but the contrast between the cool, tender lobster and the hot brioche is part of the magic.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cooked lobster meat from a quality fishmonger if you can; it saves time and honestly, they do it better than home cooks usually can.
  • Toast the rolls just before filling them so they're still warm when everything comes together—this is the secret that separates a good lobster roll from a forgettable one.
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