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
Easy Vegan Maine Lobster Rolls (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
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!
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 14oz Can Salad Cut Hearts of Palm
- 2 Celery Hearts (chopped)
- 2 TB Chopped Scallions
- 1/4 Cup Vegan Soy-Free Mayo
- 2 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Tarragon (optional)
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Paprika
- 4 Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns
- Vegan/Soy-Free Butter (for greasing bun)
- Potato Chips (to serve)
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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!
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Sheila says
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.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O that will be fabulous! Let me know how they turn out 🙂
Liberty says
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!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yup! Hearts of palm are much better for “lump lobster” here!
Michele Morin says
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.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
When it’s not a “roll” sure, but when served in a bun, cold like chicken salad ONLY!
Caitlin | Beauty & Colour says
Thank you for sharing such a delicious looking vegan recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hope you make them if you think so!
Ashley Greenwood says
These sound too good to be true!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They really are DELISH!
Karen says
Sunday’s are new menu day (we always try a new recipe). I think I found my choice! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Perfect! Let me know how you like it 😀
Ace says
Oooh! I’ve always wanted to use hearts of palm and now I’ve got a recipe to finally try it. Looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They have endless uses!
Holly says
This looks so tasty! I just wish I liked celery!
Holly x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
LOL!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Such a great idea! I love hearts of palm and eat it in my salad often. Thumbs up on this one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I love using my hearts of palm!
Kayla says
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
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Seafood isn’t “unhealthy”, but ok.
Katie says
I was super confused when I saw lobster and vegan in the same title lol! These sound delicious, fab recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
Lisa Huff says
Such a fun idea! Would never have thought of making a vegan version!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
We can make free-from versions of everything!
anna says
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.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Good food is for everyone!
Emily says
Such a creative recipe! I would never have thought to make it that way!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The texture is perfect!
Leigh Suznovich says
YUM! Love this take on the classic. I am a total CT lobster roll lover though, give me the hot, buttered ones :-).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, no!! Nice and chilled, please 😉
Mrs. Cherry says
What an interesting version! It made my mouth water, it looks delicious! 🤤😁
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They are crazy good!
Tahira says
Looks and sounds delish. Can’t wait to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They are a must try!
LaRena Fry says
Sounds amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks, enjoy!
Kelsie Corbett says
OMG YUM! Saving this for later! I love lobster rolls so this would be perf!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Great! Well I know you’ll love this vegan version!
Ivy says
That looks delicious! But I don’t like mayo, could you suggest something else to use instead?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
This is a “lobster” roll. There are only 3 main ingredients. Mayo, vegan mayo here, is required.
Ivy says
I see, still might try it though. Thank you!
Sarah Althouse says
This is rather embarrassing but I’ve never tried lobster! I guess it’s time.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well not here, these are vegan. Thanks for reading!
Whitney says
This recipe is so clever! I would have never thought of putting these ingredients together!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The best easy way to make a vegan lobster roll!
Megan says
These look so good! I would have never thought about using hearts of palm as a vegan lobster! So clever!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The BEST substitute!
Cristina Alciati says
These lobster rolls look amazing! Shame lobsters are prohibitively expensive here in the UK, otherwise I would have a go today. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
There is no lobster here…these are vegan…….
Alexandria says
This looks so yummy! My fiancé would love this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Perfect easy date meal!
Brittany says
This looks yummy. I just went vegan three months ago and have been craving everything. Can’t wait to make this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
These are so good even for non-vegans!
Chelsea says
This looks AMAZING!!! I’ve been trying to eat vegan one day a week….so far it’s not going so well!! lol
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, why?
Charlie | The Barefoot Angel says
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!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yup! We love it here!
Jenni Bourque says
These look delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!