Lobster roll
Lobster rolls are a quintessential summertime food in New England. But where did this delicious sandwich come from?
Lobster rolls can be traced back to the early 20th century, when they were first served at Connecticut roadside stands. These early versions of the sandwich were simple: just lobster meat, mayonnaise, and a bun.
Over time, the lobster roll has evolved to include a variety of different ingredients and styles. New England-style lobster rolls typically include lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, and onions, all served on a buttered and toasted bun. Meanwhile, Maine-style lobster rolls are typically served with just lobster meat and butter, with the mayonnaise left out.
Advice
When making a lobster roll, it is important to use fresh, high quality lobster meat. Since lobster is expensive, it is best to get it pre-cooked, so you can save time and money. To make a lobster roll, it is best to mix the lobster meat with a light mayonnaise and some diced celery, then season with salt and pepper. Finally, place the lobster mixture in a lightly toasted roll or bun and top with a few sprigs of fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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Recipes
BA's Ultimate Lobster Rolls
- black pepper
- salt
- chive
- celery
- lemon juice
- butter
- mayonnaise
- live lobster
- new england top hot dog bun
The BEST Lobster Rolls (With Butter AND Mayonnaise)
- lobster meat
- lemon juice
- chive
- lemon zest
- mayonnaise
- celery
- black pepper
- salt
- butter
- top brioche
Maine-Style Lobster Rolls
- chive
- butter
- lobster meat lobster
- lemon
- butter
- celery
- mayonnaise
- top hot dog bun
- salt
Maine Lobster Rolls
- lobster meat
- lemon juice
- mayonnaise
- celery
- hot dog
- black pepper
- salt
- chive
- lettuce
BLT Lobster Rolls
- black pepper
- salt
- chive
- celery
- tomato
- mayonnaise
- basil
- lemon juice
- butter
- live lobster
- boston
- top hot dog bun
- bacon
Buttery Lobster Rolls For Your Baby
- salt
- butter
- chive
- tarragon
- lobster
- mayonnaise
- lemon
- celery
- new england top roll
Buttery Lobster Rolls
- salt
- paprika
- butter
- tarragon
- chive
- live lobster
- top hot dog bun
Best-of-Both-Worlds Lobster Roll
- salt
- chive
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- celery
- mayonnaise
- green lettuce
- live lobster
- new england top hot dog bun
- butter
Brown Butter Lobster Rolls
- lobster meat
- butter
- black pepper
- salt
- lemon juice
- new england top bun
Cape Cod Lobster Roll
- salt
- maine lobster meat
- tarragon
- mango
- shallot
- thai chili
- celery
- parsley
- mayonnaise
- lemon
- hot dog bun
- flat green lettuce
Wicked Good Lobster Rolls Recipe
- salt
- lemon juice
- celery
- chive
- mayonnaise
- butter
- lobster
- top hot dog bun
Halibut "Lobster" Roll with Green Goddess Slaw
- halibut
- hot sauce
- salt
- tarragon
- dijon mustard
- celery
- green onion
- pimento
- mayonnaise
- boston lettuce
- hot dog bun
Butter-Poached Lobster Rolls with Celery Fennel Slaw
- salt
- heavy cream
- red wine vinegar
- vermouth
- mustard oil
- butter
- sugar
- celery
- fennel
- onion
- live maine lobster
- yellow mustard seed
- oil
- garlic
- bay leaf
- top hot dog bun
Lobster Roll
- lobster meat
- chive
- celery
- hot sauce
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- black pepper
- salt
- mayonnaise
- butter
- new england top bun
- lettuce
Connecticut-Style Warm Buttered Lobster Rolls Recipe
- salt
- green onion
- butter
- lobster
- top hot dog bun
Larsen’s Lobster Rolls
- mayonnaise
- celery
- lobster
- hot dog bun
Vegan Lobster Roll
- green onion
- celery
- parsley
- bay seasoning
- palm heart
- vegan mayonnaise
- black pepper
- salt
- roll
- lemon juice
- vegan butter
- lemon
- lettuce
Ben's Lobster Roll
- ice water
- white wine
- mayonnaise
- black peppercorn
- onion
- lobster
- seafood seasoning
- salt
- butter
- top loading hot dog bun
- garlic
Avocado Lobster Rolls With Crispy Shallots
- lemon juice
- salt
- garlic
- oil
- live lobster
- california avocado
- shallot
- new england top bun
Lobster Roll
- lettuce
- salt
- lemon juice
- tarragon
- maine lobster
- top hot dog roll
- butter
BLT and Potato Chip Lobster Rolls with Peach Salsa.
- cherry tomato
- lemon juice
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- jalapeño
- basil
- olive oil based mayo
- sweet thai chili sauce
- peach
- butter
- leafs butter lettuce
- lobster tail
- new england top hot dog bun
- bacon
- chives potato chip
- lemon juice
Easy Lobster Roll
- dijon mustard
- chive
- mayonnaise
- hoagie roll
- lobster tail
- salt
Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls
- chive
- sweet paprika
- bay leaf
- butter
- black peppercorn
- salt
- live maine lobster
- top bun
- bibb
Brown Butter Lobster Roll
- chive
- salt
- maine lobster meat
- lemon juice
- butter
- bun
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- butter
Staple Ingredients
- salt 67%
- celery 58%
Common Ingredients
- butter 50%
- mayonnaise 50%
Usual Ingredients
- chive 42%
- lemon juice 38%
Rarey Ingredients
- black pepper 29%
- top hot dog bun 25%