Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic lobster roll in pasta salad form with this easy and delicious recipe. Tender chunks of lobster meat, creamy mayo, fresh herbs, and a hint of citrus make this dish a standout at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni or small shell pasta
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat (chopped)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 celery stalk (finely diced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of Old Bay seasoning or paprika for added flavor
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, chives, salt, pepper, and optional seasoning.
- Combine ingredients: Add pasta, celery, and lobster to the dressing. Gently mix until well coated.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra freshness, squeeze more lemon juice before serving.
- You can swap some lobster for shrimp or crab for a larger batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
