BA's Ultimate Lobster Rolls
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 1 1/4-pound live lobsters
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 new england-style split-top hot dog buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- Carbohydrate 22 g(7%)
- Cholesterol 373 mg(124%)
- Fat 12 g(19%)
- Fiber 1 g(5%)
- Protein 51 g(102%)
- Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
- Sodium 1450 mg(60%)
- Calories 416
Preparation Pour water into a large pot to a depth of 1"; bring to a boil and salt generously. Add lobsters, cover, and cook until bright red, 8-10 minutes. Transfer lobsters to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool. Crack lobster shells, pick meat from tail and claws, and cut into 1/2" pieces. Mix lobster, celery, lemon juice, chives, and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and add more mayonnaise, if desired. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread flat sides of buns with butter. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side; fill with lobster mixture. DO AHEAD: Lobster meat can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Toss with remaining ingredients just before serving.
Preparation Pour water into a large pot to a depth of 1"; bring to a boil and salt generously. Add lobsters, cover, and cook until bright red, 8-10 minutes. Transfer lobsters to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool. Crack lobster shells, pick meat from tail and claws, and cut into 1/2" pieces. Mix lobster, celery, lemon juice, chives, and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and add more mayonnaise, if desired. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread flat sides of buns with butter. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side; fill with lobster mixture. DO AHEAD: Lobster meat can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Toss with remaining ingredients just before serving.
