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Lobster salad in a large clear bowl with a silver spoon.
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New England Style Lobster Salad Recipe

Sweet, tender, lobster meat is enveloped in a tangy, creamy sauce and tucked into a warm, buttered, and toasted bun. Served with potato chips, this is a classic New England meal idea.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: New England Lobster Roll, New England Lobster Salad
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 719cal
Cost: $25

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • knife
  • griddle

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dog buns Can also make 2 large sandwiches on submarine bread.
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat knuckle and claw meat works best
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice can also use lime for extra tang
  • ½ tablespoon fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons butter for toasting the buns

Instructions

  • Chop shelled, and cooled lobster knuckle and tail meat into bite-sized pieces. Add to a mixing bowl; and set aside.
  • Add chopped herbs, mayonnaise, and lemon/lime juice to the bowl. Mix well to combine until all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least one hour to marinade.
  • Once lobster salad has marinated, melt 2 tablespoons of butter on a griddle set at 350 degrees. Once butter has melted brush both sides of the bun with butter and toast each side for 1-2 minutes or until lightly golden-brown.
  • Add lobster salad to the buns and enjoy right away. Serve your lobster roll with a pickle and potato chips.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 719cal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 330mg | Sodium: 1665mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 5mg