Maine-Style Lobster Rolls
Time to complete
45 minutes
Serving size
2
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What You Need
Ingredients
Preparation
In Maine, a good lobster roll requires just a few ingredients: Maine lobster, a little bit of mayonnaise, and a quality lobster bun. Since it's all about the lobster, don’t skimp—use one 1 ½ pounds lobster for each sandwich for a deliciously overflowing roll. Optional extras include celery, lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne. Fresh, live Maine lobster is a must—have it shipped to your doorstep. Use New England-style split-top hot dog buns, toasted with butter, for the perfect roll. If you're making lobster rolls for more than 2 people, cook the lobsters in batches of 2 at a time, reuse the boiling water in the stockpot for each batch. Double the remaining ingredients accordingly.
COOK THE LOBSTER
- Fill a 12QT HexClad Stockpot ¾ full of water (about 9 quarts water). Cover and place over high heat, bring to a boil.
- Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water. Season the boiling water with ¼ cup salt and return to a boil. Using the tongs, add the lobsters to the stockpot one at a time, headfirst, into the boiling water. Cover and boil until done, about 8 minutes. Lobster will turn bright red before the meat is fully cooked.
- Remove the lobsters to the bowl with ice water and let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Then drain.
MAKE THE LOBSTER SALAD
- Twist off the tails, claws, and legs and use a mallet to crack the shells. Remove the meat to a work surface. Discard the shells and body. Chop the lobster meat into bite-size pieces, you should have about 2 cups of chopped meat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cayenne, if using. Fold in the chopped lobster meat and celery. Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld for an even better taste.
TOAST THE BUNS AND ASSEMBLE
- Heat a HexClad 12” Hybrid Fry Pan over medium. Generously brush the cut sides of the buns with butter. Place buns, cut-side down, in pan and toast, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden on both sides, about 2 minutes.
- Divide lobster salad among buns and sprinkle with chives. Serve, with lemon wedges and potato chips.
