I love ordering Lobster Rolls when we would go Destin or Panama City Beach for Spring Break. I mean let’s admit it seafood is always best when you are near the water. However, that is not always the case when we get a craving, especially for Lobster Rolls. That is why I am so excited to share this recipe, because you might think Lobster Rolls would be hard, but I promise you– these could not be easier! No need to enjoy these by the sea, when you can enjoy them in your own home. Let’s make The Best Easy Lobster Rolls!
What Ingredients are in The Best Easy Lobster Rolls?
Ingredients:
- 16 oz lobster meat (Luke’s Maine Lobster Meat with Luke’s Special Seasoning is the best!)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic c
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 tsp zest of lemon
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp of seasoning from 1 packet
- salt adjust based on packet seasoning in lobster meat packaging
If you are using lobster meat that did not come from the packaging with seasoning, use salt & pepper to taste
How Easy are these Lobster Rolls to Make?
You can use lobster meat that does not come in the packaging, however the Luke’s Main Lobster Meat is great quality and easy to come by in the freezer section! We also love the seasoning that comes with it. Also one of the main things you want with your Lobster rolls is to be able to taste the lobster. That is why the sauce for the Easy Lobster Rolls cannot be too over powering or too much. This sauce is just right! Next thing that is worth mentioning is that the rolls batter!
What type of rolls are best for Lobster rolls
The best rolls for Lobster rolls are kaiser rolls. Hands down. We tried brioche buns, sourdough type of buns, wheat buns etc. Let me tell you it has to be kaiser! They hold together well, are not too sweet or take away from taste like brioche & sourdough do. The right rolls are crucial for the overall perfect bite!
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400
- In mixing bowl add in mayonnaise, chopped celery, lemon juice, lemon zest, sriracha, chopped chives & 1 clove of garlic minced. Whisk together until fully combined set a side.
- In a sauce pot add in 1/4 cup of butter and remaining 1 clove of garlic minced. Heat on medium heat until fully melted & starts to simmer. Add I drained lobster meat. Using kitchen scissor to cut into bite sized pieces if need be. Then add in 1 tsp of the Luke’s special seasoning or salt & pepper to taste. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes until warm in the garlic butter.
- Then with a slotted spoon, add in your lobster to your mixing bowl with the sauce. It is okay if some of the juice gets in the sauce, but we don’t wait all of the liquid from the sauce pot or it will be too runny
- Mix until well combined, then set aside
- Take your kaiser rolls & cut into the tops diagonally so it creates a crater on top to be able to spoon the lobster mixture into.
- Spray the tops of the empty kaiser rolls with olive oil or butter. Then place in oven for 5 minutes or until tops get toasty. Take out of oven. Fill with the delicious lobster filling and more fresh chives and enjoy!
Other HGHF Seafood Recipes You’ll Love
Instant Pot Vegetable Shrimp Risotto
Easy Sweet and Spicy Salmon Skewers
Easy Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
Grilled Shrimp Guacamole Bites
What to Serve with The Best Easy Lobster Rolls
Healthy Salad: A great big salad with mixed romaine & your favorite vinaigrette dressing would be perfect with these lobster rolls
Chips: You cannot go wrong with ruffle chips & a lobster roll. Truly… nothing can be wrong with that!
Bulgur Feta Salad: Is one of my all time favorite salads that can be made ahead of time! It is a healthy, delicious combination you will be obsessed with.
Fruit Salad: With something so savory, a fruit salad is always perfect with a sandwich. A mix of strawberries, blueberries, oranges, apples etc!
Roasted Veggies: Roasting veggies is one the best ways to eat them in my opinion! Get a mix of summer veggies to go with the Easy Lobster Roll
Air Fried French Fries: Fries with the lobster rolls are the same delicious idea combo as fries! Can never go wrong!
Common Questions When Making The Best Easy Lobster Rolls
Can I make this recipe gluten free?
You can if you use GF rolls. However, I have to stress that the GF roll needs to be a lot like a Kaiser roll. Sturdy to hold the filling!
Are The Best Easy Lobster Rolls dairy free?
They are not but if you have a butter and mayonnaise that you love to use in place of the dairy items I would try it with this!
Does it matter what type of roll you use for them?
YES. I will copy and paste what I said above, here as well 🙂 The best rolls for Lobster rolls are kaiser rolls. Hands down. We tried brioche buns, sourdough type of buns, wheat buns etc. Let me tell you it has to be kaiser! They hold together well, are not too sweet or take away from taste like brioche & sourdough do. The right rolls are crucial for the overall perfect bite!
Can I use fresh lobster meat instead of the packaged?
You sure can, just make sure you have 16oz of meat (without the shell)
How long does it keep & what is the best way to store it?
Keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator in an air tight container
The Best Easy Lobster Rolls
Ingredients
- 16 oz lobster meat Luke’s Maine Lobster Meat with Luke’s Special Seasoning is the best!
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 tsp zest of lemon
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp of seasoning from 1 packet
- salt adjust based on packet seasoning in lobster meat packaging
- 4 Kaiser Rolls
Instructions
- In mixing bowl add in mayonnaise, chopped celery, lemon juice, lemon zest, sriracha, chopped chives & 1 clove of garlic minced. Whisk together until fully combined set a side.
- In a sauce pot add in 1/4 cup of butter and remaining 1 clove of garlic minced. Heat on medium heat until fully melted & starts to simmer. Add I drained lobster meat. Using kitchen scissor to cut into bite sized pieces if need be. Then add in 1 tsp of the Luke’s special seasoning or salt & pepper to taste. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes until warm in the garlic butter.
- Then with a slotted spoon, add in your lobster to your mixing bowl with the sauce. It is okay if some of the juice gets in the sauce, but we don’t wait all of the liquid from the sauce pot or it will be too runny
- Mix until well combined, then set aside
- Take your kaiser rolls & cut into the tops diagonally so it creates a crater on top to be able to spoon the lobster mixture into.
- Spray the tops of the empty kaiser rolls with olive oil or butter. Then place in oven for 5 minutes or until tops get toasty. Take out of oven. Fill with the delicious lobster filling and more fresh chives and enjoy!
Really excellent recipe!
ah yay Lindsey!! Thank you so much I am so glad to hear!! this is one of my favorites too!!