New England Lobster Roll Recipe
hot tail, claw, & knuckle on a buttered split-top bun
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Ingredients
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Lobster Filling
Bun Preparation
Method
Lobster Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Lobster
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails, claws, and knuckles. Boil for 8-10 minutes or until the lobster is cooked through and the shells turn bright red. Remove the lobster from the pot and let it cool.
- 2
Extract the Meat
Once the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the tails, claws, and knuckles. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- 3
Mix the Filling
Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the lobster meat. Gently fold everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Bun Preparation
- 4
- 5
Assemble the Lobster Rolls
Once the buns are toasted, evenly fill each bun with the lobster mixture. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.
