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BA’s Ultimate Lobster Rolls
Toss chilled lobster tail and claw meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and celery, then stuff into buttery toasted rolls for this king of seafood sandwiches.
👥 6 Servings🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Bon Appétit Test Kitchen📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●baking sheet
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pour water into a large pot to a depth of 1 inch; 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.
2
Crack lobster shells, pick meat from tail and claws, and cut into ½ inch pieces. Mix lobster, celery, lemon juice, chives, and 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and add more mayonnaise, if desired.
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. Do Ahead: Lobster meat can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Toss with remaining ingredients just before serving. Editor’s note: This recipe was originally printed in May 2013. Head this way for more of our favorite summer recipes →
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