Pearl Oyster Bar Lobster Roll
(from mwilliams76’s recipe box)
Source: Chowhound.com
Cook time: 30 minutesServes 2 people
Categories: Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 pound lobster meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 top-loading hot dog buns**, Pepperidge Farm frankfurter buns
- chopped chives -- for garnish
Directions
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Immerse lobsters in rapidly boiling water. Cook about 7 to 10 minutes or until done. Plunge lobsters in ice water for 10 minutes to stop cooking, and cool thoroughly; drain.
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Separate tail and claws from the body; discard body.
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Crack shells, and remove meat, discarding shells and cartilage.
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Chop meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Combine lobster, mayonnaise, and next 4 ingredients.
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Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Press open buns, and place in skillet, turning to coat both sides.
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Cook buns until golden brown on both sides.
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Fill bun with lobster filling, and sprinkle with chopped chives, if desired.
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Serve with shoestring French fries and baby lettuces, if desired