Nothing screams New England summer than a lobster roll! These Easy Vegan Maine Lobster Rolls are gluten-free, allergy-free, meatless, and fit for everyone to enjoy! A simple, healthy, and delicious recipe that redefines this classic fast-food sandwich!
The magic that is a simple, humble, lobster roll. A sandwich that defines New England summers, a Maine namesake, a fast-food comfort dish that’s so easy and minimal on ingredients, the quality of the sandwich all comes down to the fresh lobster. A traditional lobster roll just includes, fresh, cold chunks of lobster, mayo, maybe a little chopped celery, scallions, and squirt of lemon juice, served up on a buttered and grilled bun.
Just another reason why #EastCoastBestCoast is a thing. BUT, lobster rolls are far from vegan, gluten-free, or allergy-free (i.e. lobster is a shellfish, meaning a big bad top 8 allergen). This dish is one that can’t be missed though, so making some modifications had to happen. I originally was going to swap the lobster for jackfruit, but hearts of palm seems to be the go-to swap for vegan seafood (texture-wise it’s perfect). Mayo gets swapped with vegan/soy-free mayo, the glutenness rolls gets swapped with a gluten-free roll, and the butter on that roll gets a nice dairy-free swap. All in all…obviously simple to do!
If you’re wondering why I specifically called out Maine in the title for these lobster rolls…let me explain. Two states battle over who claims full rights to the lobster roll in New England territory. Maine (the winner of the #1 spot in the debate) makes their lobster rolls “cold and mayo-dressed”. On the flip-side, Connecticut claims a lobster roll should be served “hot and buttered”. Just no…Connecticut losses this one. When you think of a lobster roll, don’t you only think of a cold version? Yes.
As you can see, a Maine-style lobster roll is the only, most delicious, way to go (or mimic in our case). Even though lobster is considered “fancy” and expensive; the lobster roll is legitimate “fast-food” comfort food in New England where lobster is plentifully here, there, everywhere! That means we’re serving these up with a side of potato chips to seal the deal on these sandwiches! A perfect, less than 10 minutes to make, taste of meatless, vegan, allergy-free, gluten-free SUMMER!
Easy Vegan Maine Lobster Rolls
- 1 14oz Can Salad Cut Hearts of Palm
- 2 Celery Hearts (chopped)
- 2 TB Chopped Scallions
- ¼ Cup Vegan Soy-Free Mayo
- 2 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ Tsp Dried Tarragon (optional)
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ Tsp Paprika
- 4 Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns
- Vegan/Soy-Free Butter (for greasing bun)
- Potato Chips (to serve)
- In a large bowl, mix together the cut hearts of palm, celery, scallions, mayo, lemon juice, and spices to coat everything well.
- Chill the "lobster mixture" in the fridge until ready to serve.
- To prepare the rolls, slice each in half, lightly butter the inside faces, and either toast butter side down in a pan or on a grill until golden brown.
- Serve the cold lobster mixture in the toasted buns alongside potato chips, if desired.
It’s magic! This is one of those recipes that really surprised me. It’s so easy and simple, but my family (hello mom, who has a shellfish allergy in the first place!), literally couldn’t get enough! By all means, that’s great! Rave reviews means “lobster rolls” 365 days a year, here in New Jersey 😉 So where ever you are in the States (or world), here’s a little taste of New England (Maine) summer for yea, right at home!
So tell me:
+ Maine or Connecticut style? Mayo me up a cold one!
———————————————-
Stay connected: Facebook: Strength and Sunshine Twitter: @RebeccaGF666 Instagram: rebeccagf666 Pinterest: RebeccaGF666 Bloglovin’: Strength and Sunshine Google+: Rebecca Pytell
Wow! This looks really good. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. Will prepare this on Friday since we’re having a party at home.
O that will be fabulous! Let me know how they turn out 🙂
I have used jackfruit to make mock crab cakes and can easily imagine that these vegan lobster rolls rock. Looking forward to giving them a try!
Yup! Hearts of palm are much better for “lump lobster” here!
This Maine girl definitely votes for the Maine style lobster roll, but for my palate, I’d rather just eat the lobster hot and with butter.
Michele Morin recently posted…Parenting Rooted in Orthodoxy
When it’s not a “roll” sure, but when served in a bun, cold like chicken salad ONLY!
Thank you for sharing such a delicious looking vegan recipe!
I hope you make them if you think so!
These sound too good to be true!
They really are DELISH!
Sunday’s are new menu day (we always try a new recipe). I think I found my choice! Thanks for sharing.
Perfect! Let me know how you like it 😀
Oooh! I’ve always wanted to use hearts of palm and now I’ve got a recipe to finally try it. Looks delicious!
They have endless uses!
This looks so tasty! I just wish I liked celery!
Holly x
LOL!
Such a great idea! I love hearts of palm and eat it in my salad often. Thumbs up on this one!
I love using my hearts of palm!
My dad loves lobster and cab. I would love to have him eat healthier, I’ll see if I can get my mom into tricking him with this lol
Seafood isn’t “unhealthy”, but ok.
I was super confused when I saw lobster and vegan in the same title lol! These sound delicious, fab recipe 🙂
Thank you!
Such a fun idea! Would never have thought of making a vegan version!
We can make free-from versions of everything!
This recipe looks and sounds delicious. I’m not vegan but I always love seeing the creativity in vegan recipes and love giving them a try.
Good food is for everyone!
Such a creative recipe! I would never have thought to make it that way!
The texture is perfect!
YUM! Love this take on the classic. I am a total CT lobster roll lover though, give me the hot, buttered ones :-).
Haha, no!! Nice and chilled, please 😉
What an interesting version! It made my mouth water, it looks delicious! 🤤😁
They are crazy good!
Looks and sounds delish. Can’t wait to try!
They are a must try!
Sounds amazing!
Thanks, enjoy!
OMG YUM! Saving this for later! I love lobster rolls so this would be perf!!
Great! Well I know you’ll love this vegan version!
That looks delicious! But I don’t like mayo, could you suggest something else to use instead?
This is a “lobster” roll. There are only 3 main ingredients. Mayo, vegan mayo here, is required.
I see, still might try it though. Thank you!
This is rather embarrassing but I’ve never tried lobster! I guess it’s time.
Well not here, these are vegan. Thanks for reading!
This recipe is so clever! I would have never thought of putting these ingredients together!
The best easy way to make a vegan lobster roll!
These look so good! I would have never thought about using hearts of palm as a vegan lobster! So clever!
The BEST substitute!
These lobster rolls look amazing! Shame lobsters are prohibitively expensive here in the UK, otherwise I would have a go today. 🙂
There is no lobster here…these are vegan…….
This looks so yummy! My fiancé would love this!
Perfect easy date meal!
This looks yummy. I just went vegan three months ago and have been craving everything. Can’t wait to make this!
These are so good even for non-vegans!
This looks AMAZING!!! I’ve been trying to eat vegan one day a week….so far it’s not going so well!! lol
Haha, why?
I’ve seen a couple of vegan recipes using hearts of palm as a seafood alternative. Such an interesting substitute, would love to try it!
Yup! We love it here!
These look delish!
Thank you!