Lobster rolls might just be the world's most ideal on-the-go treat: they're highbrow yet informal, portable yet palatable, and, like all shore food, pair perfectly with a balmy breeze. For my next outdoor meal — likely to be a picnic at a Summer concert —I'll surprise everyone with these simple yet stunning sandwiches. If I have the time, I'd love to steam live lobster myself and make my own mayonnaise for the freshest roll in town — but if I don't have the bandwidth, I'll still wow the crowd, using pre-cooked lobster meat and fresh hot dog buns. Decide which version fits your schedule best when you read more.
From Bon Appétit
Ingredients
8 ounces cooked lobster meat, torn into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
2 hot dog rolls
1/2 head of butter lettuce, thinly sliced
Directions
- Combine lobster meat and mayonnaise in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Butter outside surfaces of hot dog rolls. Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat. Place rolls, 1 buttered side down, in skillet; cook until browned slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Open rolls. Fill with lettuce, then lobster mixture, and serve.
Serves 2.
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From Martha Stewart Living
Ingredients
Homemade Mayonnaise:
1 large egg, room temperature
Salt
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Lobster Rolls:
2 one-and-a-half-pound live lobsters
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 bunch arugula
Directions
- Make homemade mayonnaise: Wrap the outside and bottom of a 1-quart bowl in a damp towel to secure it in place on the work surface. Combine egg and salt with a large balloon whisk, mixing until foamy and pale. Whisking constantly, add oils a few drops at a time, and then in a steady stream as the mixture emulsifies. Add lemon juice; blend briefly. Add additional salt and lemon juice to taste. Makes 1 cup. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Plunge lobsters in headfirst. Allow water to return to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Leave lobsters in hot water for 3 more minutes. Remove lobsters, and let cool. Split lobsters lengthwise, and crack claws, allowing water to drain. Remove meat from shells, and cut into large chunks.
- In a small bowl, combine herbs with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper to taste. Add lobster meat, and mix well.
- Brush insides of buns with melted butter. Grill or broil until brown and crisp.
- To assemble lobster rolls, line each bun with arugula, and top with lobster salad.
Serves 4.
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Laura Biagiotti
Sorry, but neither one of those looks like a lobster roll to me.
1What a great idea!
Many nights I have treated myself with the classic lobster roll on a hot dog bun, but never had the other version described. I will try the Martha Stewart recipe next time!
Us lobsterguys like to add a little of the juice that the lobster was cooked in to the mixture to heighten the lobster flavor! Just a little tip from a fisherman!
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