Breads
Lobster Roll
Ingredients
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2 medium lobsters, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each
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1/2 cup (or more) mayonnaise
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1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
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1/4 cup finely grated red onion
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3 tablespoons chopped parsley or chervil
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1/2 teaspoon celery seed
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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4 split-top hotdog rolls or other sandwich rolls
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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8 lettuce leaves
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1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Directions
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Boil enough salted water to completely submerge lobsters.
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Prepare lobsters as desired and cook in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Drain well.
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When cool enough to handle, remove meat and discard shells.
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Dice lobster meat and combine with mayonnaise, cucumber, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
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Toast rolls until lightly golden and spread with butter.
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Line each roll with lettuce leaves.
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Divide lobster salad evenly among rolls.
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Serve with lemon wedges if desired.