Summer on a Bun: Easy Lobster Rolls

There’s something about summer that calls for fresh, light, and delicious food, and nothing says summer quite like a perfectly made classic lobster roll. Crisp, buttery buns filled with tender, sweet lobster meat bring a taste of the coast right to your table. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply craving a seaside escape

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A simple, classic lobster roll made with tender lobster meat, lightly tossed in mayo and served in a buttery toasted bun, perfect for a fresh, satisfying meal

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Yields: people

Ingredients

3 small lobster tails
2 split-top brioche or hot dog buns
¼ cup mayo
Juice and zest of ½ lemon
¼ cup finely chopped celery optional
2 tbsp chopped chives or parsley or both
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 small diced shallot
2 tbsp finely chopped dill
1½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp unsalted butter for toasting the buns

Instructions

Make the Lobster Tails

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Add lobster tails and cook for about 5–7 minutes, or until shells are bright red and the meat is opaque.
Let cool in an ice bath.
Remove the meat from the shells.
Chop the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.

Make the Lobster Salad

In a bowl, mix the chopped lobster with mayo, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Add celery, shallot, parsley, dill, and chives or extra parsley.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside, or refrigerate for 15 minutes if you want it extra chilled.