Delicious Vegan Lobster Roll Recipe - Vegan Sandwich Ideas (2024)

FAQs

What is a vegan substitute for lobster? ›

Hearts of palm are so mild and have a white fish-like texture, making them a great option to recreate versions of seafood like vegan scallops, vegan calamari, vegan lobster and vegan crab cakes (check out my recipe here).

Lobster rolls are traditionally served on a top-split, melted butter grilled roll called a New England hot dog bun. Finding authentic rolls outside New England can be difficult. The typical New England hot dog roll has straight-up, white sides that absorb the most butter and stay soft inside when grilled in a pan.

Some lobster lovers may prefer the cool and refreshing taste of chilled lobster with a touch of mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and seasoning on a buttered and freshly toasted bun. Others may favor warm, succulent lobster meat doused in drawn butter and served on a fluffy, slightly crunchy toasted bun.

Make vegan seafood with king oyster mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms. Also consider using canned hearts of palm, banana blossoms, jackfruit and artichoke hearts. To mimic the taste and texture of seafood dishes, use chickpeas, watermelon, tomato and carrots.

While you're probably familiar with soy, almond, and coconut milk, other options may shock you—pea milk, anyone? (FYI, it's delicious).

Gin and tonic: A classic gin and tonic is a refreshing and versatile pairing for a lobster roll. Choose a high-quality gin with citrusy botanicals, such as Hendricks or Tanqueray, and pair it with dry tonic water. Vodka and soda: A vodka and club soda is a light and clean pairing for a lobster roll.

For the lobster roll, nothing is as important as the type of roll you choose. For most people, the New England-style split-top hot dog bun is the way to go.

In recent years, “We take whatever we can get,” Morander says. “Some of our local fishermen will only bring us 8 ½ pounds of live lobster at a time. So we're having to get ours from Maine and Canada.” Those added transportation costs add up, especially given the cost of fuel. Then there's the cost of labor.

What is a lobster roll with mayo called? ›

It's as simple as this: If the meat is cold, it's a Maine lobster roll. In most cases, the meat is tossed with mayonnaise, tarragon and celery or scallions before it's piled into a bun.

Unlike the classic New England lobster roll (made up of cold lobster salad in a bun), the CT version is comprised of a top-split hot-dog bun stuffed with warm lobster tossed with a little melted butter.

Whether you choose to serve lobster rolls hot or cold depends on whether you prefer butter or mayo. A traditional Maine-style lobster roll is mayonnaise-dressed and served cold. As New Englanders know, a cold, creamy lobster roll can hit the spot on a summer day.

Instead of the chilled lobster touted by the Maine roll, the Connecticut-style lobster roll is served warm. It's packed with warm, thick cuts of meat from the tail and claw, tossed with just the right amount of indulgent butter and—you guessed it—tucked inside that delicious split top bun.

Vegan lobster is primarily made of yams or heart of palm.

According to many different online recipes and companies, the two main ingredients in vegan lobster tends to be yams and heart of palm.

No, vegans typically do not consume lobster or crab. Vegans adhere to a plant-based diet that avoids all animal products and by-products, including meat, seafood, dairy, eggs, and honey. Lobster and crab are considered seafood, which comes from animals, so they are not included in a vegan diet.

In short, ostrovegans believe that eating mussels and oysters is compatible with their commitment to a cruelty-free diet for these mollusks simply are not sentient and will not experience pain or suffering as a result of being cooked and eaten.