North American Lobster Dishes

Lobster roll is a Maine specialty consisting of cooked lobster meat that is, ideally, drizzled with melted butter and placed into long hot dog rolls. Additionally, the sandwich might include lettuce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Traditiona... READ MORE

Boiling is the most popular and simplest way of preparing a Maine lobster. Live lobsters are plopped into a large pot of boiling water seasoned with sea salt and cooked depending on the size of the lobster — the bigger the lobster, the longe... READ MORE

One of New England cuisine staples, the Maine-style lobster roll consists of a chilled lobster salad tucked into New England-style split-top buns. The lobster salad, at its basic, is made with knuckle and claw meat that is dressed in mayonnaise an... READ MORE

The first type of lobster roll to exist, the Connecticut-style lobster roll, is characterized by the fact that it's warm; both the lobster meat and the roll are. The lobster meat is steamed or boiled, tucked into a toasted and warm New England-sty... READ MORE

Langosta de Puerto Nuevo is a traditional lobster dish originating from Puerto Nuevo in Baja California. The dish is usually made with a combination of lobster, butter, salt, pepper, and oil or lard. The lobster is cut in half, seasoned with salt ... READ MORE

Lobster fra diavolo is an Italian-American dish, a blend of American ingredients with the Italian-style of cooking, where a lobster in a spicy red tomato sauce is paired with pasta. The origins of the dish are still debated; some claim it’s ... READ MORE

This American classic consists of lobster tail chunks, clarified butter, cream, egg yolks, Madeira wine, and cayenne pepper. It was invented in 1876 by Charles Ranhofer, a chef at Delmonico's in New York City, although some claim... READ MORE

Curried lobster is a flavorful Jamaican dish consisting of lobster pieces, tomato, garlic, onion, water, and seasonings such as curry powder, hot peppers, thyme, and cumin. It should be noted that tropical, Caribbean lobsters are quite different t... READ MORE