I was just in New York, and we enjoyed a tasty mahogany clam boil and steamed lobster at a family gathering on the deck. Nothing brings a crowd like announcing that you’re serving fresh seafood.
Once we returned home, I was still craving seafood. But in this landlocked state, lobster is a high-priced delight. So, I made Poor Man’s Lobster Rolls using imitation crab meat, Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery leaves, lemon juice, and seasoning. Scrumptious!
This version of a lobster roll is reminiscent of one from Maine since it is mayonnaise-based and served in a split-top, buttered hot dog roll. I prefer dill weed, celery seed, and Old Bay Seasoning with a pinch of pepper for the seasoning base. Stuffed full!
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Serves 3 lobster rolls
Lobster (or crab) is pretty expensive, so try this budget-friendly take on the New England lobster roll. Don't forget to butter toast your rolls!
15 minPrep Time
15 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 7 oz. imitation crab meat
- 1/3 c. mayo
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 T. scallions
- 1 T. celery leaves
- 1/4 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. celery seed
- 1/8 tsp. dill weed
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Run a knife through the imitation lobster meat to give it a rough dice.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Optional garnish: celery leaves, celery seeds, and scallions.
- Serve cold spooned into center cut, buttered crusted hot dog rolls. (You can also lay a bib lettuce leaf inside the bun prior to spooning the lobster mixture into the roll.)
Notes
You can substitute imitation crab meat instead.
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Tell me in the comments section if you enjoyed this recipe. It’s so tasty!
