Maine Lobster Roll (Cold with Mayo)

Chilled lobster meat lightly dressed with mayonnaise, lemon, celery and chives, served in a toasted, buttered split-top bun. The classic Maine roll. Makes 4.

No added sugar

Contains: milk, egg, shellfish, wheat. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

  • Prep 15 min
  • Cook 5 min
  • Chill 30 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Yield 4 rolls
  • Level Easy

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Toasted split-top bun filled with chilled lobster salad, with a pickle and potato chips

The Maine lobster roll is a summer icon: chilled lobster tossed with just enough mayonnaise to bind it, a little lemon and celery for crunch, tucked into a toasted bun.

Go light on the dressing; the lobster should be the star.

Instructions

  1. Dress the lobster. Gently mix the lobster with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery and chives. Season with salt and pepper and chill 30 minutes.
  2. Toast the buns. Butter the outside flat sides of the buns and toast in a skillet until golden.
  3. Fill. Line each bun with a lettuce leaf if you like and pile in the lobster salad. Serve right away.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

370Calories
22 gCarbohydrates
1 gFiber
21 gNet carbs
26 gProtein
19 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

No added sugar

Tips

  • Keep the lobster chunks large.
  • Make the salad up to a day ahead; fill the buns just before serving.

Printable: safe cooking temperatures chart (PDF).

Cooking whole lobsters? See our Steamed Whole Lobster for times by weight.

Storage and leftovers

Make ahead

Make the salad up to a day ahead; fill the buns just before serving. Keep the lobster salad cold and eat it within 2 days.

Questions about this recipe

Is a Maine lobster roll hot or cold?
Cold, with a light mayonnaise dressing.
What bun is used for a lobster roll?
A New England-style split-top hot dog bun, toasted in butter.

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