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Classic Lobster Rolls with Fresh Lemon and Chives Recipe

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This classic Lobster Rolls recipe features tender lobster tail meat lightly dressed in a creamy celery-mayo dressing, served in warm, buttery toasted brioche buns. Perfect for a quick yet luxurious seafood sandwich, it offers a fresh, flavorful taste with simple ingredients.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Seafood

  • 3 lobster tails (3 ounces each)
  • Boiling salted water (1 teaspoon salt per quart of water)

Dressing

  • 1 rib celery, diced small
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon (seeds removed and quartered, plus fresh juice for dressing)
  • 4 & 1/8 tsp salt (divided)
  • 8 chives (½ tablespoon minced)

Buns

  • 2 brioche top slice buns
  • 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)

Instructions

  1. Prep the lobster: Gather all ingredients and rinse the lobster tails under cold water to clean them before cooking.
  2. Boil the lobster: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (1 teaspoon salt per quart). Boil the lobster tails for 3-5 minutes until shells turn bright red and internal temperature reaches at least 145°F. Remove and let cool.
  3. Make the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine diced celery, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon). Stir well to blend flavors.
  4. Cut the lobster shells: Once cooled enough to handle, use kitchen shears to cut shells down the middle of the top side of each lobster tail to access the meat easily.
  5. Remove the meat from the shells: Gently pull shells away and extract lobster meat. Roughly chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  6. Mix the lobster and dressing: Combine chopped lobster meat with the celery dressing mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the buns to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Butter the buns: Spread butter evenly on each side of the brioche top slice buns, preparing them for toasting.
  8. Toast the buns: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and toast the buttered sides of the buns until golden brown and crisp, approximately 2-4 minutes per side, depending on your pan.
  9. Fill the buns: Immediately stuff each warm toasted bun with the lobster mixture. Garnish with minced chives and an extra squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can cut the lobster shells before boiling, but boiling them whole results in more tender meat.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor in the dressing.
  • If preferred, add a pinch of cayenne or paprika for a spicy twist.
  • Serve lobster rolls immediately after assembling to enjoy the buns warm and crispy.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/classic-lobster-rolls-with-fresh-lemon-and-chives-recipe/