Video: It really doesn’t take much. Lobster, a little mayo, and a split top hot dog bun is all that you need to make a truly authentic lobster roll. According to Eater, Red Hook Lobster Pound in New York uses knuckle and claw meat from approximately 700g lobsters, Country Kitchen frankfurt rolls griddled with butter, homemade mayo made with soy oil, and then a bit of scallions, celery, and paprika and that’s it.