The very first thing I do when I get to Boston is eat a Lobster Roll…
…every single time…this girl has to have a Lobster Roll.
The other Sunday night, we decided to make Lobster Rolls at home for supper and they were so easy! We sat on the patio, enjoyed the end of our weekend and a yummy Lobster Roll too. I’m thinking this summer, we’ll be enjoying Lobster Rolls at home quite often!
To get my lobster, I went to the fish monger at my local grocery store and asked for 16 ounces of fresh, steamed lobster to serve four people. He told me it would take 12 minutes, so while he steamed, I shopped. Very easy!
Shopping List
16 ounces of fresh, steamed lobster, cut into bite sized pieces (crab would work too!)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
a nice pinch of salt and pepper
4 crusty rolls, split and lightly toasted with a little butter on the inside
2 cups shredded red cabbage
Parsley and/or lemon wedges to garnish
In a mixing bowl, toss lobster with mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate about an hour or so.
Take each toasted roll and add in some cabbage, lobster meat and garnish with a squeeze of lemon and some parsley.
So simple, right?! We served our rolls with potato chips and pickle spears…and they were a BIG hit! I love a summer supper that doesn’t require my oven to turn on or my kitchen to get hot.
Enjoy!
Narci says
This looks so delicious!! I've never had a lobster roll, but I need to try this ASAP! Yum!!
She's a big star says
Can you believe this New England girl has NEVER had a lobster roll?! Seriously, born and raised in Maine and nope, never! Your recipe sounds great, I need to try it!
Erika Slaughter says
I randomly think back to my one and only lobster roll of 2014! I need to make this asap!!
Anonymous says
Where do you get your lobster rolls in Boston?? I live there and am on hunt for the perfect lobster roll!! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I typically get my lobster rolls in Quincy Market :).
Anonymous says
How can a Lobster roll be made from Crab? Wouldn't that be a Crab Roll? Oh I get it…Mix and Match!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
These look delicious!!!!!
Karre Havey says
The best lobster roll in New England is on the Cape. New Seabury at the Raw Bar. You will never eat one anywhere else. They are huge with a splash of mayo and the rest pure lobster meat.
Anonymous says
Hi Shay, I read that you're making another trip to Boston soon. Take it from a girl born and raised between Boston and the Cape..go to Neptune Oyster in the North End for the absolute best lobster roll in Boston. Only a 5 minute walk from Quincy Market and 100X better! Enjoy!
Emily Clarke says
Shay – I agree with the comment about Neptune Oyster – best lobster roll I've ever had! Order it hot with butter 🙂 There's usually a 2-3 hour wait, but if you put your name in, you can walk around and they'll call you when your table is ready!