Classic Lobster Rolls

Few dishes capture the spirit of effortless summer entertaining quite like a classic lobster roll. Sweet, succulent lobster is paired with a light, flavorful dressing and tucked into a buttery toasted roll for a meal that's simple, elegant, and always crowd-pleasing. Whether you're hosting a backyard lunch, seaside-inspired gathering, or casual weekend get-together, these Lobster Rolls bring fresh coastal flavor and timeless charm to every table.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

10 min

Serving Size

Difficulty

Easy

A lobster roll sandwich in a bun with a creamy white lobster mixture and red onion, served with potato chips in a clear plastic tray lined with blue-and-white patterned paper on a rustic wooden surface.

Ingredients

1 lb cooked lobster claw & knuckle meat

2 tbsp unsalted butter; melted, divided

salt

freshly ground black pepper

3 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 1/2 tbsp sour cream

1 celery stalk; finely diced

1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp chives; snipped

4 white hot dog buns; split from the top

4 tbsp butter; softened

Cooked Lobster Claw & Knuckle Meat

$159.95

Instructions

1 Roughly chop meat and combine with mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, and enough lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring thoroughly. Stir in chives.

2 Preheat a large skillet over a medium heat until hot. Generously spread insides and outsides of rolls with butter.

3 Toast rolls in skillet until a golden crust forms all over, turning from time to time.

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