Summer on the East Coast of Canada can be summed up in a few words: salty breezes, lighthouses, and lobster rolls. There is no shortage of love for lobster in the Atlantic provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, so much so it’s almost a rite of passage to track down a feast of the crimson crustacean when visiting, and many celebrations are enjoyed over a table of cracked claws and drawn butter.
Learn more about the history of Lobster Rolls in this article: Classic Canadian Dishes: Lobster Roll
Classic Canadian Dish: Lobster Roll
While few things taste as good as eating a fresh lobster roll sitting by the ocean, they are easy to make at home. Make sure you find New England–style buns (hot dog styled bun that is cut in half at the top rather than the side). Typically, they are found in the bread section at your local grocery store.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3- 1 1/4 lb live lobster
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped chives
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- butter
- 6 New England-style hot dog buns
- chopped parsley
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot and salt generously. Add the three live lobsters and cook until lobster is bright red, around 8 to 10 minutes. Remove; let cool. Crack claws and knuckles, removing the meat from them and the body. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix 3 Tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives and celery. Stir in lobster meat, season with salt and pepper.
- Butter the outside of the buns, place on a baking tray and broil them in the oven to toast, 2 minutes a side until they are golden brown.
- Place lobster mixture in the buns and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve with a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Canadian Dish: Lobster Roll
Serving Size
1 bun
Amount per Serving
Calories
239
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
117
mg
39
%
Sodium
645
mg
28
%
Potassium
266
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
71
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
155
mg
16
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
