Satisfy your seafood cravings with these indulgent Lobster Rolls made using tender, sweet langostino or lobster meat. Served on warm, buttery rolls and packed with crisp celery, red onion, and a creamy lemon-dill dressing, this recipe delivers that classic coastal flavor in every bite. Whether you're planning a summer lunch or a special dinner, these rolls are your ticket to seafood paradise, no shell cracking required.

Simple to make and full of fresh, bold flavors, this dish brings the luxurious feel of a seafood shack straight to your kitchen.
Before you get started
Get everything prepped for smooth, flavorful assembly:
- Thaw and pat dry the cooked lobster or langostino meat
- Finely chop celery and red onion
- Juice your lemons using a lemon squeezer
- Melt butter and set aside a basting brush for your rolls
- Prepare your mixing bowl and wooden spatula for the filling
- Line a baking sheet for broiling the rolls
- Have your ceramic or glass dipping bowls ready for serving extras
- Preheat the broiler and keep an eye on it to avoid burning
- Season and taste your lobster mixture before final assembly
Once everything’s in place, you’ll be assembling like a pro.
What You Need To Make Lobster Rolls
Exact ingredient measurements and full nutrition info can be found in the recipe card below. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cooked lobster or langostino meat
- Mayonnaise
- Whole grain mustard
- Celery
- Red onion
- Fresh lemon juice
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh dill
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Old Bay seasoning
- Soft split-top rolls or your preferred bread
These ingredients come together for a roll that's creamy, zesty, and perfectly seasoned.
How To Make Lobster Rolls
Step 1: Season
Start by melting the butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the lobster meat, a pinch of kosher salt, black pepper, and a dash of Old Bay seasoning. Stir gently for just 1 to 2 minutes until the meat is warmed through, avoid overcooking.
Remove the pot from heat and set the lobster aside.
Step 2: Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, and additional seasoning to taste. Mix well until creamy and cohesive.
Step 3: Fold
Gently fold in the warmed lobster meat until fully coated in the dressing.
Step 4: Make Sandwiches
Split your bread rolls and brush the inside with the seasoned butter from the pot. Place under the broiler on high for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Generously fill each roll with the lobster salad mixture and serve immediately with chips, slaw, or a light green salad.
FAQs
Can I use langostino tails instead of lobster?
Yes, langostino is a great substitute with a similar texture and sweet flavor, and often more affordable.
What kind of rolls are best?
Split-top hot dog buns, brioche rolls, or buttered sandwich buns work great. Toasting them is key for texture.
Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes, the salad can be made a few hours in advance. Store it in the fridge and assemble just before serving.
What can I serve with lobster rolls?
Classic sides include kettle chips, coleslaw, pickles, or a light cucumber salad.
Can I freeze leftover filling?
It’s best enjoyed fresh. Freezing may affect the texture of the lobster and creamy dressing.
Lobster Rolls
Equipments
- Frying Spatula
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 12 oz cooked lobster meat package size at @traderjoes
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoon whole grain mustard
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice freshly-squeezed
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Old Bay Seasoning to taste
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
- Add lobster tails, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Heat for no longer than 2 minutes, just until lobster tails are warm.
- Remove the pot from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, lemon juice, dill, and additional seasonings if desired. Mix well.
- Split open the rolls and brush with the buttery seasoned sauce.
- Broil the bread on high until toasted to your liking.
- Fill the rolls with the lobster salad generously.
- Enjoy!!
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