Lobster Roll

The Maine style of lobster roll is made with mayonnaise and lemon juice, which gives it a lighter feel and sets it apart from a Connecticut lobster roll, which uses melted butter instead.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon diced celery
• 1 tablespoon diced onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 pound cooked lobster meat, cut roughly into 1/2-inch chunks
• Salt as needed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 hot dog buns
• 1/3 ounce shredded lettuce
• Celery salt, for garnish (optional)
• Chives, minced, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon diced celery, 1 tablespoon diced onion and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
2. Fold in lobster meat and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium sauté pan until it starts to foam. As foam subsides, open each hot dog bun wide and place them split-side down into hot butter. Toast until golden brown, about 1 minute, then remove to individual plates.
4. Divide the ⅓ cup shredded lettuce evenly between buns, then top with lobster mixture. Garnish with optional celery salt and chives and serve immediately.