Low Carb Maine Lobster Roll
Dive into the decadence of coastal cuisine with this Low Carb Maine Lobster Roll, a fresh and flavorful twist on the New England classic. This recipe swaps traditional rolls with crisp, buttery lettuce leaves, making it a guilt-free indulgence perfect for a keto or low-carb lifestyle. Succulent lobster meat is tossed in a creamy blend of mayonnaise, crisp celery, aromatic chives, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, then seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper. For an extra touch of richness, add melted butter to elevate the dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, these lobster rolls are a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the sweet, briny flavors of Maine's finest shellfish. Ideal for light lunches, casual dinners, or as an impressive appetizer for guests, this recipe delivers coastal charm without the carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh lobster meat
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Celery
- 2 tablespoons Chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for a richer flavor)
Instructions
Start by ensuring your lobster meat is fully cooked. If it's not, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, and add the lobster tails. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the shells are bright red and the lobster meat is opaque.
Once the lobster is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, crack open the shells and remove the lobster meat. Cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, chopped chives, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper, then gently toss to combine everything evenly.
If you want a richer flavor, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir it into the lobster mixture.
Prepare the lettuce leaves by gently washing and drying them with paper towels.
Spoon the lobster mixture evenly onto each butter lettuce leaf, folding them slightly like a taco to hold the filling.
Serve the lobster rolls immediately, garnished with extra chive if desired. These rolls are perfect as a light lunch or dinner.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 290 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 2412 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 65.7 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 921 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
