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The Classic New England recipe. Simple chilled lobster meat mix with a little mayo and diced celery served with lettuce and chives on a grilled hot dog roll with a side of chips. I'll take two!
Servings: 2 people
Keywords: Lobster, Lobster Roll
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When looking for recipes for lobster rolls, you've likely come across the debate of warm vs. cold. The most popular discussion is between the “Maine” Lobster Roll, prepared cold with mayonnaise, and the “Connecticut” style Lobster Roll, made warm with butter.
Our New England Lobster roll recipe is what is also commonly known as a “Maine” Lobster Roll.
In our opinion, the best lobster rolls in New England are served in a New England-style hot dog roll. These split-top buns are round at the top with flat sides and are perfect for loading up with your lobster meat. Grill them with a little bit of mayo or butter spread on the sides for some extra golden crisp.
There are lots of sides that pair perfectly with a mouthwatering New England lobster roll. Chips, french fries, and pickles are all classic sides that perfectly accent the lobster roll. You could also accompany your cold lobster roll with a chilled pasta salad or a simple garden salad if you want some more greens on your plate.
If you want fresh lobster for your roll, you are going to want to steam or boil it. Then, let it cool before shelling it. It's even easier when using cooked lobster meat. Simply tear the lobster meat into bite-size pieces and dress it up to go into the roll!
Or if you want a warm lobster roll, sauté your lobster chunks in butter.
This New England-style lobster roll is super easy to make because it uses very simple seasonings that let the lobster shine. This seafood doesn't need a lot of seasoning because you want the sweet, succulent flavor of the lobster to come through. A little bit of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice will go a long way.
If you like things with a little spice, you can add some cayenne powder or even hot sauce. But you never want to overpower the flavor of fresh lobster!
Shelling a lobster can feel intimidating. While you can find plenty of tutorials online, here are some easy steps to follow (all you need is your hands and the help of a nut cracker):
Patience is key when shelling a lobster. You will also want to be careful with the pointy bits on the lobster's knuckles.
We recommend using a mix of claw and knuckle meat for this New England lobster roll recipe because it's the most tender and sweet. Of course, if you do cook an entire lobster you should never let the rest go to waste! Use the lobster tail meat in a lobster salad or lobster mac and cheese.
With North Coast Seafoods Frozen Lobster Meat you don't have to worry about shelling a lobster at all!
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