12873 Lobster Roll Serves 8 Wed Aug 06 08:09:41 -0700 2008 Wed Feb 04 01:49:25 -0800 2009 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/12873 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:49:25 GMT In New York one searches out the best pizza; in New England, the lobster roll. There are web sites dedicated to the quest for the ideal lobster roll. A lobster roll consists of lobster salad spread on a bun (usually a hot dog bun) that is then broiled. The bun is quite important. A commercial hot dog bun appears to be the ideal casing, being soft enough to prevent the filling from squirting out from the end opposite the bite and bland enough to allow the delicate flavor of lobster meat to shine through. In this version the lobster salad is served open faced on a hamburger bun. Seek out a local bakery to custom bake them or bake them on the premises.

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  • Mix the lobster meat with the mayonnaise, celery, garlic, basil, parsley, and scallions.
  • Season to taste with Tabasco, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Allow to stand, refrigerated, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Spread the hamburger bun halves with butter and grill until toasted.
  • Spread ⅓ to ½ cup [80 to 120 mL] of lobster salad on each bun half and broil under a salamander or broiler until browned.
  • Serve immediately, open faced with lemon wedges.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com Arthur L. Meyer 50 Main 3 cups [720 mL] cooked lobster meat

    ]]>     1 cup [240 mL] mayonnaise

    ]]>     ½ cup [120 mL] celery, strings removed, peeled, and very finely diced

    ]]>     1 garlic clove, finely minced

    ]]>     2 tablespoons [30 mL] fresh basil leaves chiffonade

    ]]>     1 tablespoon [15 mL] fresh parsley, finely chopped

    ]]>     ¼ cup [60 mL] scallions, finely sliced

    ]]>     Tabasco to taste

    ]]>     Fresh lemon juice to taste

    ]]>     Salt and pepper to taste

    ]]>     4 hamburger buns, preferably homemade

    ]]>     Butter, for grilling

    ]]>     Lemon wedges, for garnish

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