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Classic Maine Lobster Roll
Photo: David Todd McCarty

Classic Maine Lobster Roll

8 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

299
Calories
31g
Protein
17g
Fat
6g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Hot Dog not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quality mayonnaise
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat, diced ½ inch thick
  • ½ cup celery, small dice
  • 1 pinch chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 top-split hot dog rolls
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Directions

1

Place the lobster meat in a mixing bowl.

2

Add ¾ cup of the mayonnaise, the celery, tarragon, celery salt and lemon juice.

3

Toss well.

4

Spread the soft butter lightly on the hot dog rolls and toast them in a large flat skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.

5

Once toasted, spread the remaining ¼ cup of the mayonnaise inside the warm rolls.

6

Using a small spoon, gently place the lobster in the rolls, being careful not to break them.

7

Serve immediately.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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