Lobster roll

Ingredients

• 16 oz. cooked lobster meat
• 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
• 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 4 New England split-top buns (with sides cut)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
• 4 leaves lettuce

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the lobster meat and remove any shells.

2. 2

   Drain thoroughly then dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Cut the lobster into large pieces and set aside.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine celery, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

5. 5

   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter and add the lobster meat.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the lobster is heated through and buttered all over.

7. 7

   Use a slotted spoon to distribute the lobster meat into the mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat.

8. 8

   Discard the butter and juices released by the lobster and wipe out the pan.

9. 9

   Melt the remaining butter in the pan over medium heat. Grill the buns on the cut sides for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.

10. 10

    Garnish the bottom of each bun with a lettuce leaf.

11. 11

    Spread equal parts of the lobster meat mixture on the lettuce leaf and garnish with chives.

12. 12

    Serve immediately with chips.