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New England Lobster Rolls

Prep time
20 minutes PT20M
Cook time
15 minutes PT15M
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Lobster Rolls Nugget Markets signature recipes

Filled with a simple, mayo-based lobster salad, this East Coast classic is sure to become a household favorite.

Ingredients

  • 8 lobster tails (4 ounces each), thawed
  • ½ cup minced celery
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 6 split-top New England-style brioche hot dog buns or Pugliese rolls (for a more rustic texture)

Preparation

Use kitchen shears to split the top of the shell for each lobster tail. Carefully remove the meat and discard the shells. Poach lobster meat in salted water at 165°F until just opaque, then shock in an ice bath. Drain throughly, then chop into 1-inch chunks and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix the celery, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the chilled lobster meat into the mixture and toss to coat evenly.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toast the buns on the bottom and sides about 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and toasty. Load each bun equally with lobster meat and garnish with more chives.