New England American · sandwich
Maine-Style Lobster Rolls
Chilled lobster meat gets a light lemon-mayo dressing and piles into buttery toasted split-top rolls.
Total time20 min
Hands-on18 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Fold lobster, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, chives, a pinch of salt, and black pepper together without breaking up the chunks.
- 02
Butter the outside faces of the split-top rolls.
- 03
Toast the rolls in a skillet over medium heat until golden on both sides.
- 04
Line each roll with lettuce and fill generously with the chilled lobster mixture. Serve with lemon wedges.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use cooked shrimp for a more affordable seafood roll.
- Dairy-free butter makes the rolls dairy-free.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
