The Ultimate Maine Lobster Roll | Farm to Table Family | PBS Parents

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Crab meat is lower in calories, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

In the largest pot, put no more than 3/4" of water and add 1 tbsp salt. Place over high heat.

Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add in a couple of lobsters at a time, pausing briefly after each addition.

When the lobsters look bright red, check if a lobster antenna bends cleanly to determine if they are done. Remove lobsters and let cool.

Remove the lobster meat by bending the tail backward and twisting to separate it from the body. Crack the shells and peel off the meat.

Rough chop the lobster meat into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces and place in bowls, separating tails from claws/knuckles.

Dice the celery and add to the bowls with lobster meat.

Add 1 tbsp of mayonnaise to each bowl, toss, and season with salt and pepper.

Spread butter on the sides of the rolls and toast in a hot skillet over low-medium heat until golden brown.

Fill the toasted buns with the lobster salad, including both tail and claw pieces. Optionally, top with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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