Mini Lobster Roll Recipe
One thing that gives these mini lobster rolls an elevated flavor is swapping out the celery for finely diced dill pickles.
Mini lobster roll recipe. Even though both celery and dill pickles provide that added crunch that pairs with the lobster so perfectly the bite from the dill pickle really takes these rolls to the next level. In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise lemon zest and juice tarragon celery capers and 1 4 teaspoon salt. Prepare an ice bath while the lobster cooks. When the lobster is cool enough to handle break apart the tail and claws and remove the meat.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. 3 celery stalks diced. Also omitted the shrimp and used all lobster. This is a wonderful summer or winter treat and makes a fancy.
I ve paid over ten dollars for one of these lobster rolls in cape cod and it wasn t half as good or half as big as the ones my mom taught me to make. Add the lobster to the pot and boil until bright red about 7 to 10 minutes. Arrange bread rounds on rimmed baking sheet and broil until butter starts to brown rotating sheet for even browning about 2 minutes. I grew up in nova scotia where seafood was cheap.
Use tongs to remove the lobster from the water and place in the ice bath to stop the cooking. Used 12 whole wheat hawaiian rolls instead of 24 and doubled the recipe so essentially quadrupled the amount of filling per roll. Using a paring knife cut a 1 1 2 inch round plug out of the top of each roll leaving a 1 2 inch border all around. My mom and grandmothers had some pretty inventive ways of making lobster not boring now lobster is a treat and costs a fortune.
Mix together with a rubber spatula until everything is incorporated. 1 pounds cooked lobster meat diced. Using a small spoon carefully hollow out the rolls. 16 mini brioche hot dog buns or rolls.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Spread some garlic butter on each bread round.