Last Updated on January 28, 2025
Craving a taste of Maine? These Luke’s Lobster Rolls deliver with tender lobster meat tossed in lemon butter, served in perfectly toasted buns. Simple, classic, and utterly delicious, they’re the ideal summer treat.

Authentic Luke's Lobster Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat
- 4 New England-style split-top hot dog buns
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 pinches Luke's Seasoning or salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from the heat and brush half a teaspoon of melted butter onto the outer sides of your buns, saving the rest of the butter for later.
- Heat a small pan over medium-low heat for 1 minute, then toast the buns in the pan until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the buns from the pan and place on a plate.
- Spread 1/2 teaspoon of the mayonnaise on the inside of each bun.
- Fill each bun with a quarter pound of the chunks of lobster meat.
- Reheat the remaining melted butter, if necessary, and add the lemon juice. Drizzle the warm lemon butter evenly over the lobster in each roll.
- Evenly sprinkle one pinch of Luke's Seasoning on top of sandwich. Serve immediately with a pickle or side of potato chips and enjoy this authentic Maine lobster roll recipe
Michelin-trained and meat-obsessed, Chef Jason McKinney is all about bold flavors, fire, and making cooking crazy delicious. With a background in fine dining and a passion for hospitality, he’s dedicated to bringing people together through unforgettable culinary experiences, education, and high-quality ingredients. When he’s not leading ButcherBox cooking classes or perfecting the perfect steak, he’s training for his annual Ironman—because balance, right?