Claire Saffitz's Perfect Lobster Roll Recipe | Dessert Person

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Crab and shrimp provide similar textures at a lower cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

hot dog buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole grain adds fiber; regular bread is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

Steam lobster until cooked, then pick the meat from the shell.

Chop celery, tarragon, and chives finely.

In a bowl, combine lobster meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, tarragon, chives, cayenne pepper, celery salt, and black pepper.

Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly coated, adjusting seasoning with lemon juice and salt as needed.

Griddle split top hot dog buns in a large skillet with butter until golden brown.

Fill each toasted bun with the lobster mixture and garnish with additional lemon juice.

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