Recipe and source notes

Classic Maine Lobster Roll

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quality mayonnaise
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat, diced ½ inch thick You will need to steam three 1¼ pound lobsters to yield one
  • ½ cup celery, small dice
  • 1 pinch chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 top-split hot dog rolls
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Make it step by step

  1. Place the lobster meat in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add ¾ cup of the mayonnaise, the celery, tarragon, celery salt and lemon juice.
  3. Toss well.
  4. Spread the soft butter lightly on the hot dog rolls and toast them in a large flat skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
  5. Once toasted, spread the remaining ¼ cup of the mayonnaise inside the warm rolls.
  6. Using a small spoon, gently place the lobster in the rolls, being careful not to break them.
  7. Serve immediately.

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