Instant Pot Lobster Rolls

This recipe for Instant Pot Lobster Rolls is easy, quick, and incredibly flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot, you can have succulent and juicy lobster meat in no time. Served on a soft and buttery bun with a tangy mayonnaise dressing, this classic New England sandwich is sure to impress. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just looking to treat yourself, these Instant Pot Lobster Rolls are the perfect way to indulge in a taste of the coast. So grab your Instant Pot and let’s get cooking!

Turn frozen lobster tails in the Instant Pot into easy lobster rolls in just a few easy steps! Yup! You really can cook delicious, authentic-tasting homemade lobster rolls right in your own kitchen, in about 20 minutes. You won’t believe how easy this is with your Instant Pot!

Need a side dish to go with this easy Instant Pot lobster rolls recipe? How about these Instant Pot Green Beans? You can also try this recipe for Wild Rice.

What are Lobster Rolls?

Lobster rolls are a New England-style sandwich made from buttery lobster meat on hot dog buns (or similar rolls). The lobster is traditionally cooked simply in salt, pepper, lemon, and butter, although other recipes, like this one, may fancy it up with mayo and other additives.

What lobster meat is best for Lobster Rolls?

Traditionally, a lobster roll contains one large chunk of the lobster: the claw, the arm, and the knuckle meat. However, you can use any part of the lobster you want and it will still taste delicious.

Can I use other types of seafood to make Lobster Rolls?

Other meats do work and taste well for making Lobster Rolls. If you don’t have lobster on hand or if you just prefer other meats, try any of these:

• Shrimp – You’ll have a shrimp roll instead of a lobster roll, but it will be delicious!
• Imitation lobster – You won’t have to cook this, but you can warm it up if you want to serve hot lobster rolls.
• Scallops – You can chop them and serve them hot with garlic and butter.
• Monkfish – This fish tastes similar to lobster but is much more affordable.

If you choose a different meat than lobster tail, use the cooking instructions for you specific type of fish.

What can I serve with Lobster Rolls?

There are a lot of sides that go well with lobster rolls! Some classics that I think taste great and complement the flavors of the lobster rolls are:

• Coleslaw
• Potato Salad
• French Fries
• Grilled Corn
• Caesar Salad

What can I put on my Lobster Rolls?

Need some garnish and topping ideas? No problem! Try:

• Chopped celery
• Diced sweet onion
• Chopped bread and butter pickles
• Shredded lemon
• Fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper or more Old Bay Seasoning

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 4 frozen lobster tails
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 hot dog buns

How To Make

STEP ONE: Prep the instant pot and the lobster. Add the trivet to the instant pot. Add 1 cup of water. Sprinkle the water with old bay seasoning. Carefully cut a slice down the back of each tail with kitchen shears. This will make opening the tail easier. Place the lobster tails upside down on the trivet.

STEP TWO: Cook. Place the lid on the instant pot and turn the valve to sealing. Set to high pressure for 4 minutes.

STEP THREE: Blend the sauce. To a mixing bowl add the mayonnaise, butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

STEP FOUR: Cut up the lobster. Once the time is up do a manual release. Remove the lobster tails from the instant pot with tongs and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut open the shells from the tails and remove the meat. Cut into pieces then stir into the mayonnaise mixture.

STEP FIVE: Serve. Serve chilled on a hot dog bun or french roll.

Tips and Recipe Notes

• You can keep the lobster tails frozen until you’re ready to cook them. No thawing necessary. But some people find they like the texture better if cooked after thawing a little, so you can leave them out for an hour or two if you prefer.
• Use the proper amount of water. This will stop your lobster from becoming too dry, or too rubbery.
• You can serve these chilled or hot. Normally, mayo tastes better on cold lobster, but you can omit the mayo on hot lobster, or eat the mayo-coated hot lobster right away.
• Lobster rolls are yummy on toast! Toast your buns if you want, or serve on hot garlic bread.

How to Store Lobster Rolls

In the Fridge: If you have leftover lobster meat, you can eat it again another day. Get the leftovers into the fridge as quickly as possible and store for 2-3 days in an airtight container. I recommend storing the bread and the lobster separately because the bread will end up soggy.

In the Freezer: If you’ve already mixed the lobster and the mayo, it’s probably best to eat it up within a few days. You can try to freeze your mixed meat but the mayo doesn’t tend to thaw well. Instead, keep the lobster meat separate and freeze for 3-4 months in an airtight container. Make fresh sauce when you’re ready to eat them again.

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