How to Make Lobster Rolls at Home!

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Crab meat offers a similar texture, while canned tuna is more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

hot dog buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: plain sandwich bread

Whole grain rolls add fiber, while sandwich bread is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while margarine is cost-effective.

Trim the sides off of 4 Brios hot dog buns and open the seam for filling.

Mince 1 large celery stalk by chopping it along the length and then into fine pieces.

Chop a handful of chives into fine pieces, about 1 to 2 tablespoons worth.

Grate the zest of 1 large lemon to get about 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, then juice half of the lemon for about 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Bring a large pot of water to boil for the lobster.

Add 1 lb of lobster meat (or meat from two 2 lb lobsters) to the boiling water and cook until bright red, about 5 minutes.

Cool the lobster under running cold water, crack the shell open, and remove the lobster meat, draining and patting it dry.

Chop the lobster meat into larger chunks, keeping the claw intact for presentation.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, diced celery, diced chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; whisk until well combined.

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter, then add the cooked lobster meat and warm it for about 2 minutes.

Transfer the lobster meat using a slotted spoon into the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to coat.

In the same skillet, add another 2 tablespoons of salted butter and melt it over medium heat.

Toast the cut sides of the hot dog buns in the skillet until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Stuff the lobster meat into the toasted buns and garnish with additional chopped chives.

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