New England Lobster Roll (Printable)

Buttery toasted brioche filled with sweet lobster meat, lightly dressed and ready to serve in under 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Lobster

01 - 1 lb cooked lobster meat from claw, knuckle, and tail, chopped into bite-sized pieces

→ Dressing

02 - 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise or 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter for Connecticut style
03 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 tbsp finely chopped celery
05 - 1 tbsp finely chopped chives or scallions
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Rolls

07 - 4 split-top brioche rolls or New England-style hot dog buns
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for toasting

→ To Serve

09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, gently combine the lobster meat with mayonnaise or melted butter, lemon juice, celery, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste, being careful not to break up the lobster pieces.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread softened butter on the cut sides of each brioche roll. Toast in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
03 - Open each toasted roll and generously fill with the prepared lobster mixture, mounding it slightly above the roll's edges.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The toasted buttery brioche creates the perfect vessel for tender lobster chunks
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like a coastal vacation
02 -
  • Never overmix the lobster or it turns into mush instead of distinct sweet pieces
  • Room temperature lobster absorbs dressing better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Ask your fishmonger for a mix of claw and tail meat for the best texture variety
  • A pinch of Old Bay or hot sauce transforms this into something completely different
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