BA's Ultimate Lobster Rolls

Name: The Ultimate Lobster Rolls
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 3 1 1/4-pound live lobsters; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 New England-style split-top hot dog buns; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

May 9, 2013

Photo by Michael DePasquale, Food Styling by Alison Roman

Warm, toasty, buttered rolls are key. If you can't find New England-style buns, trim 1/4" from both sides of standard hot dog buns to remove the crust and expose more surface area.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hour
Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

Kosher salt

3 1 1/4-pound live lobsters

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Freshly ground black pepper

6 New England-style split-top hot dog buns

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Preparation

Step 1
Pour water into a large pot to a depth of 1"; bring to a boil and salt generously. Add lobsters, cover, and cook until bright red, 8-10 minutes. Transfer lobsters to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool.
Step 2
Crack lobster shells, pick meat from tail and claws, and cut into 1/2" pieces. Mix lobster, celery, lemon juice, chives, and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and add more mayonnaise, if desired.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread flat sides of buns with butter. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side; fill with lobster mixture.
Step 4
DO AHEAD: Lobster meat can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Toss with remaining ingredients just before serving.