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Lining the toasted, buttered bun with lettuce might seem controversial, but it provides both crunch and a waterproof barrier that keeps the bread from sogging out. Trust.
Ingredients
4 servings
Step 1
Fit a large pot with a steamer basket and pour in water to come to top of basket. Place over high heat. If desired, dispatch lobsters by using a sharp chef’s knife (and one fell swoop) to split the front section of each between the eyes. Place lobsters in pot, cover, and steam (the pot should be actively filled with steam) until shells are bright red and tails are curled, 6–8 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle, 12–15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, celery, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp. chives in a medium bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Remove lobster meat from shells and cut into large pieces; discard shells. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; transfer 2 Tbsp. melted butter to a small bowl and set aside for brushing buns. Add lobster meat to remaining butter in saucepan and toss to coat. Cook, tossing occasionally, until just warmed through (it should not be hot; you don’t want it to overcook), about 4 minutes. Season with salt, then spoon lobster meat into bowl with dressing with a slotted spoon and gently toss to coat.
Step 4
Heat a dry large skillet over medium. Brush reserved butter over outsides of buns. Toast, buttered side down, until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
Step 5
Line each bun with a piece of lettuce and spoon in dressed lobster; top with more chives.
Do Ahead
Step 6
Lobsters can be cooked and shelled and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill separately.
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Reviews (4)
Back to TopWong, wrong wrong. Skip everything except for the lobster, mayo, hot dog buns and butter. You just can't dress it up. Go up to Maine and try any Lobster Shack.
kathykling
CT
8/31/2017
Love lobster...too costly. How about switching that for imitation crab and adding some soft cream cheese?
cynmchugh53
La Mesa, CAa, CA
8/30/2017
Yeah, so celery, lemon zest, lemon and chives belong nowhere near a lobster roll. The lettuce is controversial and reasonable people can disagree so I will give you that. Butter or mayonnaise (sparingly) - not both. If you want to actually TRY the world's best lobster roll, go to McLoon's in South Thomaston, Maine. You can thank me when you get back.
dsiconj4749
Riverton, NJ
8/30/2017
Made a huge batch for a birthday bash, so we had the lobster purveyor cook them for us. Used Kings Hawaiian rolls with the center pinched out. We had multiple entrees, so this allowed everyone to have a taste... or more. Omitted the lettuce for simplicity. Everyone loved them and the leftovers, individually wrapped, were still great the next day.
maddlibb
Boston, MA
7/28/2017