Traditional New England Lobster Roll

How to Make Traditional New England Lobster Roll at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound lobster meat
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 stalk celery
• 4 buns hot dog buns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil (about 4 quarts of water with 1 tablespoon of salt).

2. 2

   Add the lobster and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster is bright red and cooked through. Remove the lobster and let it cool.

3. 3

   Once cooled, remove the lobster meat from the shell and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, diced celery (finely chopped), salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.

5. 5

   Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the hot dog buns and toast them until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

6. 6

   Once the buns are toasted, remove them from the skillet and fill each bun with the lobster mixture.

7. 7

   Garnish with freshly chopped chives on top of the lobster mixture.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with a side of chips or a simple green salad.