Lobster Rolls

No matter where you live, this lobster roll recipe will make you feel like you’re on a coastal vacation. 

How to Make Lobster Rolls

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is a Lobster Roll? 

A lobster roll is a popular dish from New England. It consists of lobster meat tossed in a savory sauce and served on a buttered, hot dog-style bun or roll. 

Lobster Roll Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this lobster roll recipe at home: 

• Buttered rolls: Lightly butter hot dog buns or kaiser rolls. 
• Vegetables: You’ll need lettuce leaves, green onions, and celery. 
• Mayonnaise: The creamy, savory sauce starts with mayonnaise. 
• Lime juice: Lime juice lends brightness to the mayo-based sauce. You can substitute lemon juice if you prefer. 
• Seasonings: The sauce is flavored with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. The lobster is topped with dried basil, tarragon, or parsley. 
• Lobster: You’ll need 1 ½ pounds of cooked and cured lobster meat to make four lobster rolls. 

How to Make Homemade Lobster Rolls

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make lobster rolls at home: 

1. Butter the roll and line with lettuce. 
2. Make the sauce and fold in the lobster. 
3. Stuff the lobster mixture into buns and top with dried herbs. 

What to Serve With Lobster Rolls

If you need serving inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Complete your meal with one or more of these top-rated sides dishes for lobster rolls: 

• Cajun Baked French Fries
• Sweet Restaurant Slaw
• Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad
• Best Homemade Chow Chow
• Potato Chips
• Refrigerator Dill Pickles 

How to Store Lobster Rolls

You can store leftover lobster in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Assemble the lobster rolls right before serving so the bread doesn’t get soggy. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is a classic New England sandwich best served on a regular ol' hot dog bun which I prefer grilled,” says one Allrecipes community member. “(Pepperidge Farm is my favorite) I use big, meaty chunks of fresh lobster, no onion or herbs, and just a bit of lemon juice.”

“The really nice thing about this recipe is that it’s not loaded down with mayonnaise, so you’re able to really enjoy the flavor of the lobster,” according to Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat. “Served on a croissant, and it was delicious.”

“This recipe was fantastic,” raves wfrancesco. “Very easy and so delicious. My only changes were to make it spicier. This is a keeper. By far the best lobster roll I ever had.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams