This lobster roll is the perfect summer sandwich. Full of sweet, tender lobster meat, crunchy celery, bright scallions and a lemony mayo dressing, one bite instantly conjures a seaside boardwalk on the East Coast. It’s a simple recipe that looks and tastes special while coming together quickly.
I brought that coastal feeling into my own kitchen. Toasted buttered buns hold the lobster salad — chopped lobster, crisp celery, sliced scallions, fresh dill, mayo, lemon juice and a pinch of Hot Old Bay for warmth. The result is creamy, bright and utterly satisfying. It tastes like vacation, looks impressive, and takes almost no time to make.
Ingredients for lobster rolls
- Cooked lobster meat – Sweet, tender and the star of the roll. Pre-cooked frozen lobster meat works well.
- Celery – Finely diced for fresh crunch.
- Mayo – Creates a creamy dressing that holds the salad together.
- Scallions – Sliced, for a mild onion note.
- Lemon juice – Adds bright acidity to cut the richness.
- Hot Old Bay seasoning – For a classic, slightly spicy seafood flavor.
- Fresh dill – Chopped, for a light herb accent.
- Butter – For toasting the buns until golden.
- Split-top hot dog buns – Traditional and ideal for holding the filling; brioche works if you want something richer.
Faqs for this recipe
Check your local seafood market or the seafood section at the grocery store. You can also cook lobster yourself and use about 1 lb of meat for this recipe.
Yes. The lobster mixture can be made a few hours ahead and chilled. Toast the buns just before serving for best texture.
Split-top hot dog buns are traditional and toast up nicely. Brioche buns are an excellent alternative if you prefer a softer, richer bread.
More seafood recipes to try
- Lobster Rolls (with Jamaican Jerk seasoning)
- Easy Seafood Bake
- Seafood Boil Recipe (with cajun garlic butter sauce)
- Pan Seared Branzino
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat
- 1 celery stalk , finely diced
- ¼ c mayo
- 2 Scallions , sliced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- ½ tsp hot old bay seasoning , or more to taste
- ½ tsp dill, fresh & chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 split top hot dog buns
Instructions
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Chop the cooked lobster into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
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Add the diced celery, mayo, sliced scallions, lemon juice, Hot Old Bay, and chopped dill to the bowl. Gently stir to combine, then chill if desired.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high and melt the butter. Open the split-top buns and toast them lightly in the butter until golden.
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Fill each toasted bun with the lobster salad. Finish with an extra sprinkle of Old Bay and a squeeze of lemon if you like. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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