A lobster roll is a classic seafood sandwich originating from New England, USA, featuring tender lobster meat served in a lightly toasted, buttered roll.
🦞 Key Features
- Bread: Soft, split-top hot dog bun or New England-style bun, lightly toasted and buttered
- Filling: Chunks of lobster meat (typically claw and tail)
- Dressing: Can be served warm with butter (Connecticut style) or cold with mayonnaise (Maine style)
- Seasoning: Simple — salt, pepper, sometimes a squeeze of lemon or chopped celery
🥪 How It’s Served
- Traditionally served on a bun, not a regular sandwich bread
- Often accompanied by fries, chips, or coleslaw
- Popular during summer along the coast in Maine, Massachusetts, and other New England states
🌿 Tips
- Use fresh or cooked lobster meat; avoid imitation crab for an authentic flavor
- Toast the bun lightly in butter for richness
- Keep the seasoning simple — lobster flavor should shine
If you want, I can give a step-by-step homemade lobster roll recipe that’s easy to make at home and rivals what you’d get at a seafood shack.
