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 from your kitchen, this recipe will guide you to a lobster roll that’s fresh, flavorful, and utterly satisfying.

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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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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:25 minutes mins

Yields: 2 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.

Toast the Buns

• In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Toast each side of the buns until golden and crispy.

Assemble

• Fill each toasted bun generously with the chilled lobster salad.
• Top with a few cracks of black pepper, lemon juice, and chives.
• Serve and enjoy!

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