Lobster Roll Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

Garlic Herb Aioli, Potato Chips

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Ingredients

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Lobster Filling

Potato Chips (Serve alongside)

Method

Garlic Herb Aioli

1

Make aioli

In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon zest, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust acidity or seasoning as desired. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the rest (aioli can be made up to 24 hours ahead).

Lobster Filling

2

Prepare lobster mixture

Place 1 cup chopped cooked lobster meat in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup finely diced celery, 2 tablespoons sliced green onion and 1 tablespoon minced chives. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently to combine, keeping chunks intact. Fold in about half of the prepared garlic herb aioli (approximately 2-3 tablespoons) to lightly coat the lobster — add more aioli if you prefer a creamier filling. Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon.

Rolls & Finish

3

Toast rolls

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread softened butter evenly on the cut sides of the 4 split-top rolls. Place rolls butter-side down in the skillet and toast until golden brown and crisp, about 1-2 minutes. If using oven, place buttered rolls on a baking sheet and broil briefly, watching closely, until golden.

4

Assemble rolls

Optionally line the bottom of each toasted roll with a small handful (about 2 tablespoons) of microgreens or bibb lettuce. Spoon the lobster filling evenly among the 4 rolls (about 1/4 cup lobster mixture per roll). Drizzle or dollop additional garlic herb aioli on top to taste (reserve any extra aioli for serving). Serve with a lemon wedge alongside for squeezing over each roll.

Potato Chips (Serve alongside)

5

Place 4 cups potato chips in a serving bowl or portion onto plates. Sprinkle with a light pinch of sea salt if desired. Serve chips immediately alongside the lobster rolls for crunch.