{"id":3387,"date":"2026-05-05T17:39:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/?p=3387"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:39:26","slug":"new-england-lobster-rolls-meet-west-coast-chardonnay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/new-england-lobster-rolls-meet-west-coast-chardonnay\/","title":{"rendered":"New England Lobster Rolls Meet West Coast Chardonnay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A New England classic meets California wine country in this elevated take on the lobster roll. Buttery, tender lobster is lightly dressed and tucked into a toasted roll for the perfect balance of richness and freshness. Paired with Frank Family’s crisp Carneros Chardonnay<\/a>, each bite is bright, coastal, and effortlessly indulgent – ideal for summer entertaining or bringing a taste of the shoreline to your table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Servings: 4-6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients: Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1 Pound<\/td>Cooked lobster meat (preferably fresh Maine lobsters) cut into 1-inch pieces<\/td><\/tr>
3 Tablespoons<\/td>Lemon juice<\/td><\/tr>
Pinch<\/td>Salt + pepper<\/td><\/tr>
1\/2 Cup<\/td>Finely chopped celery <\/td><\/tr>
1\/3 Cup<\/td>Mayonnaise<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients: Buns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4-6<\/td>New England-style split-top hot dog buns<\/td><\/tr>
2-3 Tablespoons<\/td>Soft butter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients: Serving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Lemon Wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chopped chives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Instructions: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    1. Prepare the Lobster Meat:<\/strong> If using live lobsters, boil them in salted water for about 8-10 minutes until the shells turn bright red. Cool slightly, then crack open the shells and remove the lobster meat. Cut the meat into bite-sized chunks and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Lightly Toast the Buns:<\/strong> Heat a pan over medium heat and spread the outside of each bun with a thin layer of butter. Toast the buns in the pan until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Mix the Lobster Filling:<\/strong> In a bowl, combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to coat the lobster. Be careful not to drown the lobster in mayonnaise\u2014just enough to add a creamy texture without overwhelming the lobster\u2019s natural sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Assemble the Lobster Rolls:<\/strong> Spoon the lobster mixture into each toasted bun, piling it high. If you prefer a little extra richness, drizzle the lobster with melted butter before serving. Garnish with fresh chives or celery if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Serve Immediately:<\/strong> Enjoy your lobster rolls with a refreshing glass of Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay and a side of kettle chips, coleslaw, or a crisp pickle for the full New England experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A New England classic meets California wine country in this elevated take on the lobster roll. Buttery, tender lobster is lightly dressed and tucked into a toasted roll for the perfect balance of richness and freshness. Paired with Frank Family’s crisp Carneros Chardonnay, each bite is bright, coastal, and effortlessly indulgent – ideal for summer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":3388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[344,73,137,7,218,75,92,591,592,18,108,120,487,280,282,14,94],"class_list":["post-3387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","tag-carneros-chardonnay","tag-chardonnay","tag-chef","tag-featured","tag-food-and-wine","tag-frank-family-chardonnay","tag-frank-family-vineyards","tag-lobster","tag-lobster-roll","tag-napa-valley","tag-napa-valley-wine","tag-recipe","tag-summer-hosting","tag-summer-in-napa-valley","tag-summer-recipe","tag-wine","tag-winery"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chard-Lobster-Sweepstakes.png?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/parYsd-SD","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3387"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3387\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}