Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 cup

cooked lobster meat

cut into bite size pieces

0.5 cup

mayonnaise

None

0.25 cup

green onions

chopped

0.25 cup

celery

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

None

0.5 tsp

salt

None

0.5 tsp

pepper

None

0.5 tsp

dill

None

2 dash

hot sauce

None

4 unit

soft hoagie style buns

None

0.5 stick

butter

None

Step 1
~3 min

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, green onions, celery, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and hot sauce.

Step 2
~3 min

Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat.

Step 3
~3 min

Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 4
~3 min

While the lobster mixture chills, gently split the hoagie style buns, being careful not to separate them completely.

Step 5
~3 min

Spread butter generously on both halves of each bun.

Step 6
~3 min

Place the buttered buns under a broiler until they are nicely browned and toasted.

Step 7
~3 min

Remove the toasted buns from the broiler.

Step 8
~3 min

Spoon approximately 1/4 of the chilled lobster mixture onto each toasted bun.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve the lobster rolls immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.

Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.

Toast the buns just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The lobster salad can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with potato chips

Serve with coleslaw

Serve with a pickle spear

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Corn on the cob
Tomato salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Northeastern United States

Cultural Significance

A popular summer dish in New England.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Beach parties

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Lunch

Popularity Score

75/100

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