Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 4-5 medium-sized lobsters)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4-6 New England-style hot dog buns (top-split)
- Butter, for toasting the buns
- Lettuce leaves (optional, for lining the buns)
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 4-5 medium-sized lobsters)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4-6 New England-style hot dog buns (top-split)
- Butter, for toasting the buns
- Lettuce leaves (optional, for lining the buns)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lobster:
- If starting with live lobsters, boil them in salted water for about 12-15 minutes, then cool and remove the meat from the shells. If using pre-cooked lobster, simply cut the meat into chunks.
- Mix the Lobster Salad:
- In a bowl, combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped celery, and chives. Gently mix to combine without breaking up the lobster chunks too much.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate the mixture for about 10-20 minutes to let the flavors meld, though you can skip chilling if pressed for time.
- Prepare the Buns:
- Butter the outside of each hot dog bun. Toast the buns in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. This adds a delightful crunch and richness to the roll.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- If desired, line each toasted bun with a lettuce leaf before adding the lobster filling. This can help prevent the bun from getting soggy.
- Generously fill each bun with the chilled lobster salad.
- Serve:
- Serve the lobster rolls immediately after assembly to enjoy the contrast of warm, buttery bread and cool, creamy lobster salad.
- These are typically paired with sides like potato chips, pickles, or a fresh summer salad.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lobster:
- If starting with live lobsters, boil them in salted water for about 12-15 minutes, then cool and remove the meat from the shells. If using pre-cooked lobster, simply cut the meat into chunks.
- Mix the Lobster Salad:
- In a bowl, combine the lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped celery, and chives. Gently mix to combine without breaking up the lobster chunks too much.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate the mixture for about 10-20 minutes to let the flavors meld, though you can skip chilling if pressed for time.
- Prepare the Buns:
- Butter the outside of each hot dog bun. Toast the buns in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. This adds a delightful crunch and richness to the roll.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- If desired, line each toasted bun with a lettuce leaf before adding the lobster filling. This can help prevent the bun from getting soggy.
- Generously fill each bun with the chilled lobster salad.
- Serve:
- Serve the lobster rolls immediately after assembly to enjoy the contrast of warm, buttery bread and cool, creamy lobster salad.
- These are typically paired with sides like potato chips, pickles, or a fresh summer salad.
