一些信号夏天喜欢咬到一个新鲜的lobster roll. Though the Eastern seaboard is divided over which of the two styles is the “real” lobster roll: a cool, mayo-dressed salad (Maine-style) or warm lobster meat, tossed in butter (Connecticut), the thing we can all agree on is that fresh lobster meat is paramount. That said, if lobster is not in your budget (or not available), you can make delicious lobster roll-inspired sandwiches with crab and shrimp.
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RecipeLobster Rolls
Purists may scoff at the addition of fresh herbs to the lobster salad: we say they bring out the lobster's sweetness and make the roll feel even more summery. -
RecipeLobster Rolls with Fresh Dill
Ginger Pierce and Preston Madson of Jams in New York City let the flavor of fresh Maine lobster sing by using the perfect bun and just enough ingredients to season their salad. -
RecipeLobster Salad Rolls with Fresh Peas, Lemon & Chives
Fresh peas love shellfish. And we love lobster rolls. Everyone has their favorite version, this one is elegant and very fresh, with a bit of lemon and crème frâiche to lighten the dressing, plus chives, mint, thinly sliced radishes, and spring's fabulous fresh peas. Lobster meat isn’t cheap, but it’s a yummy splurge every once in a while.
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RecipeChile-Butter Lobster Bao
The heaping, meal-size classic lobster roll is reimagined here as a two-bite nibble, inspired by fluffy Chinese-style buns, or bao.The lobster is steamed partway and then poached in butter, making it that much more rich and luscious. A combination of red Thai chiles and Sriracha, a Southeast Asian-style chili-garlic sauce, gives the lobster a dose of mild heat and bright flavor.
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RecipeCrab and Cucumber Salad Sandwiches
This crab salad is a riff on the classic and ever-popular lobster roll. The buttered toasted bun brings it together, but if you want to skip the carbs, serve in a tender lettuce cup. -
RecipeNew England Lobster Rolls
This roll is filled with more than a full lobster's worth meat. The contrast between cool, creamy lobster salad and warm, toasted bun is a huge part of the appeal. Finely chopped celery and scallions provide crunch and a crisp vegetal note to contrast with the rich lobster. -
RecipeLobster, Shrimp, and Avocado Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing
These hand-held lobster nibbles are basically rolls minus the bun. Avocado adds a luxurious texture, and the dressing is punctuated with jalapeno and lime zest. -
RecipeShrimp Salad Rolls with Tarragon & Chives
Full of bright flavors, this shrimp salad is delicious on its own, too. If you’re in a hurry, you can use precooked shrimp for an easy weeknight dinner. The shrimp salad will keep for up to 2 days, covered, in the refrigerator.
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RecipeDill-Lemon-Caper Lobster Rolls
Cooked lobster tossed in a creamy dressing punctuated with dill, capers, and lemon offers a new take on the traditional lobster roll.
