Lobster Roll Recipe

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.

Season boiling water with sea salt liberally.

Add lobster to boiling water and boil for about 8 minutes.

Remove lobster tails and discard heads (optional to save for stock).

Slice lobster through the center with a sharp knife and remove the meat.

Chop lobster meat and place it into a bowl.

In a heated saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and melt halfway.

Add lobster meat and black pepper to the saucepan and mix for a few minutes, avoiding overcooking.

Add 2.5 tablespoons of whole egg mayonnaise and chopped spring onion to the lobster mixture and mix well.

Add another tablespoon of butter to a heated grill pan to toast the buns.

Make an incision down the center of the hot dog buns and toast for a few minutes.

Assemble the rolls by filling them with the lobster mixture and top with spring onions.

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