Lobster Rolls (Warm and Cold)

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 3–4 cooked lobsters (about 1½–2 lbs meat total)
• Split-top hot dog buns
• Unsalted butter
• Lemon wedges
• Salt & black pepper

Classic Cold Lobster Roll (Maine-Style)

You’ll need:

• Chopped lobster meat
• Mayo
• Lemon juice
• Salt & pepper
• Celery, finely diced
• Parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Gently toss lobster meat with just enough mayo to coat.
2. Add a squeeze of lemon, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in celery.
4. Chill until ready to serve.

Warm Buttered Lobster Roll (Connecticut-Style)

You’ll need:

• Chopped lobster meat
• Unsalted butter
• Salt
• Chives, sliced

Instructions:

1. Melt butter gently in a pan.
2. Add lobster meat and warm just until heated through.
3. Season lightly with salt.
4. Garnish with chives

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Preparing the Buns

1. Brush the sides of split-top buns with butter.
2. Toast both sides on a skillet until golden.
3. Keep warm in foil until serving.

Hosting tip:
Set out both lobster styles in serving bowls and allow guests to choose their favorite.

Optional extras (set out on buffet):

• Finely chopped parsley
• Finely chopped Chives
• Old Bay seasoning