The Ultimate Lobster Roll

The ultimate New England sandwich that is sure to delight everyone. Can be made from already shucked fresh or frozen lobster meat to save time and effort. For purists you will want to set aside time to steam 10lbs of lobsters to obtain 2lbs of meat. I find steamed lobster much better tasting than boiled. The meat is more delicate when it is steamed. I like my lobster roll in a soft finger roll but you can also butter&grill hot dog rolls or use a croissant.
Lobster Salad

• 2 lbs Lobster Meat chopped in chunks (10lbs steamed lobsters will yield 2 lbs of meat)
• 1 cup chopped celery (3-4 stalks)
• 3/4-1cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• Shredded Lettuce
• Paprika
• Finger Rolls 16-25

1. Chop the celery and wrap in clean dry cloth. Put in refrigerator to absorb excess water for 15-20 minutes. You don't want watery lobster salad!
2. Gently Toss lobster, celery, mayo. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes to overnight.
3. Build your sandwich with a base of shredded lettuce (can be omitted), add lobster mix then if desired a light sprinkle of paprika. Number of sandwiches depends on how high you fill them with the lobster salad.

This is a big YUM with crowds. Always a people pleaser when you tell them you are serving lobster rolls!

(c) 2009 Shannon Aldrich