Maine Lobster Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound lobster meat, cooked and chilled
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, optional
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 to 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 4 to 6 hot dog buns, preferably New England-style split-top
• Lettuce leaves, optional
• Chopped chives, for garnish, optional
• Steps to Make It
• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the lobster meat into 1/2-inch to 1-inch chunks and add the pieces to a medium bowl. Add the mayonnaise, celery (if using), and lemon juice. Mix gently until the lobster mixture is well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Liberally butter both sides of the hot dog buns.
• Toast the buns on a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Flip to brown both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes each side.
• Line the buns with lettuce leaves, if using, and fill with the lobster meat. Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.