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Maine Lobster Rolls

By John Mitzewich, About.com

You don't have to go all the way to Maine's rocky coast to have one of these amazing sandwiches.

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Less is more when it comes to lobster rolls. Cold chucks of fresh, sweet Maine lobster, and very light mayonnaise-based dressing, stuffed into a toasted hot dog bun. I add a tiny hint of fresh tarragon, which really brings out the sweetness of the lobster.

This sandwich is truly one of life's simple pleasures. While this will not be an inexpensive sandwich to assemble, once you taste the amazing contrast between the warm, buttery bun and the cold, sweet lobster salad, you'll realize it was worth every penny!

Makes 4 rolls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 05 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cold lobster meat from freshly steamed lobsters (approx. 2 large lobsters, 1 3/4 lb each), cut into large chunks
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 4 large hot dog buns

Preparation:

  1. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Add the lobster meat and carefully fold in with a spatula. Do not mash the lobster. You want nice, defined chunks.

  2. Butter the inside of the hot dog buns, and toast under a broiler, or in a skillet, until golden. Fill with the lobster salad and serve immediately.
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