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Lobster Rolls
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Lobster rolls are summer's most luxurious sandwich. The key to making good lobster rolls is to "keep it simple". Don't add too many ingredients to the mix and most important, make sure you cook the lobster properly.
Course: Entrées, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast/Brunch, Seafood, Lunch
Servings: 4
Calories: 217 kcal
Author: The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence
Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 5-ounce lobster tails, thawed
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 rib celery finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • lemon juice to taste
  • salt
and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 top-split white hot dog buns
  • butter
  • butter lettuce
Instructions
  1. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Season the water with a handful of salt. When the water is at a rolling boil, add the lobster tails and cook for 5 to 6 minutes (1 minute per ounce of lobster). Remove the lobster tails from the pot and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking and cool them quickly.
  2. When the lobster has cooled, remove the meat from the shell. (Cut down the back of the shell and pinch the sides of the lobster together to crack the cartilage on the underside. Then, slide your fingers underneath the shell and pull out the lobster meat.) Slice each lobster tail in half lengthwise and then chop into pieces. Place the lobster meat in a bowl and stir in the mayonnaise, celery, fresh herbs and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Butter the sides of the hot dog buns generously. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and toast the rolls slowly until a nice brown crust appears on both sides. Place a leaf of butter lettuce in each roll and fill with the lobster mixture. Serve with some potato chips and pickles.

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Nutrition Facts
Lobster Rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 533mg22%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.