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Classic Lobster Rolls

This easy and delicious recipe brings the flavors of coastal New England to your table with creamy, buttery lobster meat in toasted buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, New England
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the lobster mixture
  • 1 pound cooked and cooled lobster meat (claw and knuckle meat preferred, cut into large bite-sized chunks)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chives (finely chopped + more for garnish)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest (loosely packed)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper
For serving
  • 4 New England Style Split Top Buns
  • 2 tablespoons butter For toasting the buns
  • lemon wedges For serving
  • chopped chives For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, tarragon, lemon zest, paprika, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Mix well. If you have time, let it chill in the fridge for an hour for maximum flavor.
  2. Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat until well coated.
Toasting Buns
  1. Butter the sides of the buns and toast them in a medium/high heat frying pan until golden brown.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the lobster mixture into each toasted bun, garnish with fresh chives, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Serve with crispy sweet potato fries or a light salad for a colorful contrast. Keep an eye on the buns while toasting to avoid burning.