New England Lobster Rolls
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
- 2 Live Lobsters 1.5 lbs is best size
- 1/4 Cup Mayo Good brand like Dukes or Hellmans
- 2 Dash Hot Sauce
- 1/2 Tsp Dry Tarragon
- 1 Tbls Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup Chives Minced
- 1/4 Cup Celery Minced
- 1/4 Tsp White Pepper
- 2 Tbls Salt
- 10 Cups Water
- 4 Each New England Hot Dog Buns
- 1 Tbls Butter or Mayo
Instructions
- Bring 10 Cups of Water and the 2 Tbls salt to a rolling boil
- Put lobsters into boiling water loosely cover
- For 1 1/2 pound lobster boil roughly 12 minutes
- Remove Lobsters and immediately place in ice water bath let cool
- Mix Mayo, Lemon Juice, Tarragon, Chives, Celery, White pepper and hot sauce in bowl
- Remove Lobster meat from claws and tails and chop into 1 inch pieces
- Toss lobster meat in mayo mixture to coat refrigerate for a few minutes
- Spread butter, margarine or mayo on outside of buns and toast
- Top buns with lobster mixture and serve
Notes
The yield of live lobsters is about 25% meat. You can also buy frozen lobster meat if live lobster are not available. I did two lobsters that weighed in at 3 pounds today and it made 4 perfect size sandwhich.
Cannot wait to try this!!