Move over lobster rolls – this 15-minute crab and prawn version is just as delicious and far cheaper to make

Food writer Johanna Mentel holding a plate of prawn and crab rolls .

If you love lobster rolls but not the price tag, these crab and prawn rolls are the answer. Ready in just 15 minutes, our Test Kitchen recipe makes an easy lunch or laid-back dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.

The lobster roll has become synonymous with summers on the New England coast, with the iconic seafood sandwich now enjoyed far beyond the US. Once a regional speciality, it has become a restaurant favourite around the world, appearing everywhere from Michelin menus to high street cafes like Pret.