Fast Food Lobster Rolls

Lobster is one of those ingredients that you don't expect to see on the menu of a fast food chain -- the health risks associated with shellfish, and the expense are major factors to consider. But just this morning one of our editors spotted a sign outside a Nathan's Famous outpost advertising their lobster roll sandwich during his commute. But Nathan's isn't the only fast food chain serving up lobster.

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Comments

[The Cleaner]

06:26 PM on 09/14/2011

I read that lobster is related to cockroaches in the subphylum of myriapoda....which would connect Lobster, Cockroack and McDonalds.

[No stinking fans]

04:21 PM on 09/13/2011

Lobster is a well known crustacean.
McLobster is a lesser known creation.

[zentech]

05:26 PM on 09/12/2011

I have eaten the McDonald's Lobster Roll (ONCE). As I live on the coast of Maine, and have eaten more than a few lobster rolls in my time, I can say that the McDonald's Lobster Roll brings out the taste of the mayonnaise.

[Boomerwoman]

03:52 PM on 09/12/2011

Had the McLobster in Boston a few years ago: yummy!

[Stacy Jones]

01:49 PM on 09/12/2011

Who would EVER order lobster at mcdonalds?? If you're going to sink that low at least just make a vegetarian version at home, I'm obsessed with this recipe! It's too good to be true, my sister is a vegetarian and got me into this http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/recipes/courses/healthy-un-crab-cakes-maryland-style

[Max Shaw]

01:39 PM on 09/12/2011

Other future menu options at McDonalds

1. McPo'Boy
2. McFoie Gras
3. McRepeated Trips To The Bathroom
4. McColonoscopy
5. McDystentery
6. McDeath

[BurtonDesque]

05:57 AM on 09/12/2011

Lobster is overrated.

[winnie123]

03:44 AM on 09/12/2011

EEEEEEK!!!! As a native Mainer, I can only feel sad for the poor patron that orders one of these rolls, for undoubtedly, they will be frozen-then-thawed lobster meat-a great way of turning tender lobster into rubber!! However:Friendly's? "although it has been reported that the lobster in the sandwich is mostly claw meat." ?? Claw and knuckle meat is the sweetest, most tender and delicious part of the lobster!! That is not a bad thing!!! Sigh. I am living on the West Coast these days, our lobsters are sensitive and New Age and have no need for their claws...

[Gregg-O]

03:39 AM on 09/12/2011

What a disgrace to a New England iconic sandwich ! What's next out of McD's? Beer at the drive thru?

[AngelaQuattrano]

11:10 PM on 09/11/2011

Why the link to "health risks associated with shellfish"? The article is about bivalves. Can the person who compiled the article not tell the difference between a lobster and a clam?

[BurtonDesque]

05:56 AM on 09/12/2011

You cook lobster wrong and you're in trouble.

[whizkid]

09:59 PM on 09/11/2011

Look yummy.
But is it a sustainable resource?

[plazmaorb]

01:36 AM on 09/11/2011

I would never get lobster or any kind of shellfish like that at a fast food place... its never going to be good or worth the price

[blisster]

05:15 PM on 09/10/2011

Mmm,...can I have McLobster mealy.

[ontariogirl]

05:05 PM on 09/10/2011

Had a lobster roll in PEI. Awesome. Doubt I'd try any at a fast food restaurant though.

[Katco]

01:33 PM on 09/10/2011

As a transplant, as much as I love the PNW Dungeness Crab, I truly miss Maine lobster!!! Those lobster rolls look delish!!