Martha’s Vineyard-Inspired Lobster Roll with Lemon Aioli
A fresh lobster roll inspired by the flavors of Martha’s Vineyard, featuring sweet lobster meat tossed in a light lemon aioli, served on a buttery toasted bun. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, chopped cooked lobster meat
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small, finely diced celery stalk
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh chives
- 4, split hot dog buns
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4, optional lettuce leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb chopped cooked lobster meat with 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 small finely diced celery stalk, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 2 tbsp unsalted butter evenly on the cut sides of 4 hot dog buns. Place the buns butter-side down in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Step 3: Remove buns from the skillet and, if using, line each bun with a crisp lettuce leaf.
- Step 4: Spoon the lobster mixture evenly into each toasted bun and serve immediately for a fresh, summery sandwich experience.








