Maine lobster roll

United States · North America

Short description: This coastal sandwich keeps the seafood prominent, using a soft toasted bun and minimal dressing.
Ingredients: Lobster meat in a toasted split-top bun with butter or light mayonnaise, lemon, celery, salt, and pepper.
Cultural note: It is built for seafood shacks and summer counters: expensive shellfish made handheld and direct.
Common misconception: A heavy sauce is not the point; the lobster should remain the focus.

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