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Lobster pasta salad on a white plate topped with chives and lemon zest, and a bowl of lemon wedges.

New England Lobster Pasta Salad Recipe (Lobster Roll Pasta)

Allie Hagerty
Lobster pasta salad is the perfect dish for summer. Indulge in buttery lobster meat and a creamy, herb-packed dressing. Perfect for cookouts!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Time to Chill (Optional) 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Pasta, Side Dish
Servings 16 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz orecchiette pasta
  • 16 oz cooked lobster meat chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 13 tbsp mayonnaise
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh tarragon chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chopped lobster and gently fold to coat it in the butter. Cook for about one minute, just until the lobster is warmed through, then remove from heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Add the salt, black pepper, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, dill, chives, and tarragon, then stir to combine. Add the diced shallots and celery and mix again until evenly distributed.
  • Add the drained pasta and warm lobster to the bowl with the dressing. Using a spatula, fold everything together until the pasta and lobster are well coated. Serve immediately while warm or refrigerate for a few hours to chill before serving.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Lobster for the Best Flavor – If possible, cook your ow lobsters and remove the meat with kitchen shears for maximum flavor. Pre-cooked cups of lobster meat from the store also work well!
  • Don’t Overcook the Lobster – Warm it gently in butter—overcooking can make it rubbery.
  • Season the Pasta Water – A large pot of salted water is key to flavorful pasta. Pasta cooks better when seasoned!
  • Chill for Maximum Flavor – If serving as a cold pasta salad, let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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