New England Lobster Roll is a sandwich of tender lobster meat salad on a traditional New England split-top hot dog bun. This sandwich signals summer in New England. A staple of New Englands’ State Fairs and Festivals.
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Key Takeaways:
- Signature Summer Treat: The New England Lobster Roll is a quintessential summer sandwich featuring tender lobster meat salad on a traditional split-top hot dog bun.
- Customizable Recipe: While a split-top hot dog roll is traditional, other buns like hamburger rolls can be used in a pinch.
- Lobster Salad Ingredients: Key components include lobster meat, mayonnaise, diced celery, chives, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce or wasabi for extra flavor.
- Step-by-Step Preparation: Prepare the lobster salad, toast the rolls in butter, and assemble the sandwich for an indulgent summertime dish.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair your lobster roll with sides like pasta salad or sweet freezer pickles for a complete meal.
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It’s hot outside, and the heat is seeping into the kitchen, making it hot enough that I am in no mood to heat it up more by cooking a hot meal. When this happens, I go looking for something creamy, cold, and delicious to make into a sandwich. Today I scored big time with several lobster tails and some homemade hotdog rolls that I made the other day for the grandkids hotdogs.
Lobster salad in a split top hotdog roll, now that is living the summertime life. A traditional split-top hotdog roll is a must if you are making this sandwich New England Style. It is the Lobster salad that makes the sandwich, not the roll. If you only have a regular hotdog roll or even a hamburger roll, go ahead and use it. Pssst. Don’t tell anyone I said it was ok! Serve your lobster roll with some Pasta Salad, or Sweet Freezer Pickles.
Step by Step Instructions for a New England Lobster Roll
This will make enough for 4 to 6 rolls, depending on how much you stuff them.
- Chop 1 lb of lobster meat into bite-size pieces.
- Add the mayonnaise, finely diced celery, and chives.
- Give a generous squeeze to a cut lemon, adding it’s juice to the salad. Stir to mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Feeling adventuresome, give it a dash of hot sauce or mix in some wasabi.
- In a frying pan on medium, toast the roll in melted butter.
- Add the lobster salad to the toasted roll and serve immediately.
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FAQ:
Q: Can I use a regular hot dog or hamburger roll instead of a split-top roll?
A: Yes, while a split-top roll is traditional, you can use a regular hot dog or hamburger roll if necessary. It’s the lobster salad that truly defines the dish.
Q: What are the main ingredients in the lobster salad?
A: The salad includes chopped lobster meat, mayonnaise, finely diced celery, chives, lemon juice, and optional additions like hot sauce or wasabi.
Q: How many lobster rolls does this recipe make?
A: This recipe makes enough lobster salad for 4 to 6 rolls, depending on how generously they are stuffed.
Q: Can I prepare the lobster rolls in advance?
A: It’s best to assemble the lobster rolls right before serving to keep the toasted rolls fresh and crisp. The lobster salad, however, can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Q: Are there any side dish recommendations for lobster rolls?
A: Popular sides include pasta salad, sweet freezer pickles, or even crispy potato chips for a classic pairing.
Q: Is it okay to add other ingredients to the lobster salad?
A: Absolutely! You can customize it with a dash of hot sauce, wasabi, or other seasonings to suit your taste.
New England Lobster Roll with Video
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 4 hotdog rolls split top New England style
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 lb lobster meat (450g) cut into bite-size pieces.
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup celery diced fine
- 1 tbsp chives diced fine
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh-squeezed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, celery, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the lobster meat. Stir together until well mixed.
- Add 1 ½ tbsp of the butter to a frying pan. Heat on medium until the butter is melted.
- Open 2 of the hotdog rolls and add to the butter, split side down. Heat the rolls in the butter until browned and toasted. Do not toast the outside of the roll. Remove the toasted rolls and put on a plate. Add the rest of the butter and toast the other two rolls.
- Fill the rolls with the Lobster mixture. Serve immediately
