Boil lobsters in a large pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes until done. Plunge lobsters into ice-cold water for 10 minutes to stop cooking and cool completely. Remove the tail and claws—cut the meat from the shells into 1/2-inch pieces
Add mayonnaise and the next four ingredients to the lobster meat, and mix well. Cover and chill until ready to eat
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet. Press open buns and place them in the skillet, turning to coat both sides. Cook the buns until golden brown on both sides
Fill buns with lobster filling and sprinkle with chopped chives as an option
Tips
If you don't want mayonnaise, use butter. Not all butter is equal. Tastes, textures, and moisture levels vary. Kate's butter brings out the sweetness of lobster without spoiling it.
Avoid using whipped butter or light butter with your lobster rolls.
If you don't use good lobster meat, you won't be able to make an authentic lobster roll. Choose a quality live lobster from Maine and go to lobster roll paradise.
The bun is the next most important part of a traditional lobster roll. It's important to use soft white-bread rolls and avoid hard bread.
A split-top bun has flat sides, which makes it ideal for soaking up butter and developing a toasted crust that is golden in colour.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pearl Oyster Bar Lobster Roll Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
591
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
589
mg
196
%
Sodium
2663
mg
116
%
Potassium
988
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
79
g
158
%
Vitamin A
218
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
448
mg
45
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.