BA's Ultimate Lobster Rolls
Classic New England-style lobster rolls featuring fresh lobster meat mixed with celery, chives, and lemon juice in a light mayonnaise dressing, served in buttery toasted split-top buns.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- •3 whole 1 1/4-pound live lobsters
- •1 stalk celery stalk
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- •2½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- •¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- •6 pieces New England-style split-top hot dog buns
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •room temperature
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
15 min
- 2.
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.
15 min
- 3.
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.
8 min
- 4.
DO AHEAD: Lobster meat can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Toss with remaining ingredients just before serving.
