Homemade Lobster Rolls with Herb Aioli Recipe!

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.

To a pot of boiling water, add a large handful of salt and the lobster tails. Cover and let cook for 8-10 minutes or until the lobsters are bright red and the meat is cooked through. Remove from the water and let cool completely.

To a small bowl add the egg yolk, minced garlic, lemon juice, chives, hot sauce, tarragon, salt, and pepper, whisk together. Until smooth and more pale yellow. Start streaming in the oil drop by drop, then after about 3 tablespoons have been added stream in the rest smoothly. Set aside.

To a small bowl add the cooked lobster, celery, red onion, chives, mayonnaise, chervil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, while preparing rolls, or up to 2 hours.

Heat a large heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot. Lightly brush outside of buns with butter; transfer to the skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.

Spoon about ½ cup lobster mixture into each bun. Garnish with more herbs. Serve immediately.

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