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Lobster rolls in paper food trays.

Cape May Lobster Rolls

Nothing says Summer like lobster rolls!
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chilled lobster salad, lobster rolls, mayonnaise
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • dash of hot sauce like Tabasco or Crystal, not Frank's or Sriracha, optional
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper *see note
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb cooked and cleaned lobster meat cut into bite-sized pieces (*see note)
  • 4 New England style top split hot dog buns *see note
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter softened

Instructions

  • Place the onion, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce parsley, white pepper and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Gently fold in the lobster meat, then cover and chill until ready to serve. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.
  • Preheat a griddle or large pan on low heat. Butter the sides of each bun and toast them in the pan until golden and crisp on each side.
  • Mix the lobster salad well, then spoon it into the buns and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not substitute black pepper for white pepper in this recipe - it's too strong. If you don't have any just leave it out altogether.
  • You can purchase already cooked and cleaned lobster meat or use the meat from about 3 medium lobsters or 4 medium lobster tails.
  • If you can't find New England style buns, use top split hot dog buns. The brioche buns are especially good.
  • You can easily stretch this recipe to make 6 lobster rolls. They will contain less meat but will still have plenty and be delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg