A lobster roll is a dish native to New England and Atlantic Canada. It is made of lobster meat served on a grilled hot dog–style bun. The filling may also contain butter, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, with variants made in some parts of New England replacing the butter with mayonnaise. Other versions may contain diced celery or scallion. Potato chips or French fries are the typical side dishes.[1]
According to the "Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink"[2] the lobster roll originated as a hot dish at a restaurant named Perry's in Milford, Connecticut, as early as 1929.[2][3] Its popularity then spread up and down the Connecticut coast, but not far beyond it. In Connecticut, the sandwich served warm is called a "lobster roll"; served cold, a "lobster salad roll."[citation needed]
As far back as 1970, chopped lobster meat heated in drawn butter was served on a hot dog bun at roadside stands such as Red's Eats in Maine.[4] Lobster rolls in the U.S. are associated with the state of Maine,[citation needed] but are also commonly available at seafood restaurants in the other New England states and on Eastern Long Island, where lobster fishing is common.
Lobster rolls in Maine are characteristically served on a New England–style hot dog bun, which is split on the top instead of the side and has flat sides for grilling. The lobster meat is usually served cold, rather than warm or hot, and mayonnaise is typically spread inside the bun or tossed with the meat. The filling consists of chunked knuckle, claw, and lobster tail and is only lightly seasoned if at all. Four ounces is a standard serving size.[citation needed]
Los rollos de langosta son una comida de temporada popular, particularmente entre los turistas de las provincias marítimas de Canadá , especialmente Nueva Escocia , donde también pueden aparecer en panecillos de hamburguesa , baguettes u otros tipos de panecillos e incluso en bolsitas de pita . Las guarniciones tradicionales son patatas fritas y pepinillos encurtidos .
Los restaurantes McDonald's en provincias canadienses, como Nueva Escocia y Ontario, [5] así como en Nueva Inglaterra, [6] ofrecen rollos de langosta como artículo de temporada en el verano. [7]