Making Lobster Rolls 2 Ways w/ @Berner415

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.

Introduce the ingredients for the lobster rolls, including 3 to 3.5 pounds of pre-cooked lobster meat.

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to a mixing bowl.

Incorporate sweet relish juice and 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweet relish into the mayonnaise.

Chop celery and add it to the bowl for texture.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of garlic to the mixture.

Chop parsley and dill, then add them to the bowl.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture.

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.

Season the mixture with Lemon Bay seasoning and mix everything together with a whisk.

Set the mayonnaise-based dressing aside and prepare the lobster meat.

Heat a skillet and melt a whole stick of Kerrygold butter in it.

Add brioche buns to the skillet to toast until golden brown.

Add chopped celery, parsley, chives, and minced garlic to the melted butter in the skillet.

Season the butter mixture with Lemon Bay seasoning and mix well.

Toss the lobster meat in the butter mixture until well coated, breaking up any large pieces if necessary.

Prepare to serve the Connecticut style lobster roll by filling the toasted brioche bun with the buttery lobster mixture.

For the Maine style, take the mayonnaise dressing and toss the lobster meat in it before filling the bun.

Garnish both rolls with chopped chives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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