Name: Maine-Style Chilled Lobster Roll
Yield: 4 generous rolls
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 pound vegan lobster pieces; ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise, plus more if needed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 celery stalk, finely diced (optional); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional); 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or parsley; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Salt to taste; 4 New England-style split-top hot dog buns; 1–2 tablespoons vegan butter for toasting; Lettuce leaves, optional

INGREDIENTS

4 generous rolls

Ingredients

1 pound vegan lobster pieces
⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 celery stalk, finely diced (optional)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or parsley
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
4 New England-style split-top hot dog buns
1–2 tablespoons vegan butter for toasting
Lettuce leaves, optional

METHOD

Make it

1
Prepare the vegan lobster according to package directions if necessary, then cool completely.
2
Cut large lobster pieces into bite-sized chunks.
3
In a bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper and optional Dijon mustard.
4
Gently fold in lobster pieces, celery and chives or parsley.
5
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
6
Lightly butter and toast the outside of the buns until golden.
7
Add lettuce if desired, then fill each bun with the chilled lobster mixture.
8
Serve immediately.

Cooking notes

Cook prepared vegan lobster according to package if necessary.
Double for 8 generous rolls with approximately 2 pounds vegan lobster; source suggests 2½ pounds for 10 rolls.

Serving suggestions

Potato wedges or fries, corn and garden salad.