Maine Lobster Roll

Ingredients

• •Lobster meat
• •Mayonnaise
• •Celery
• •Lemon juice
• •Butter
• •Hot dog buns
• •Chives

Steps

1. 1Boil the lobsters in a large pot of salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, until the shells turn bright red, then plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking.
2. 2Crack the shells and pick out the meat from the tail, claws, and knuckles, then chop it into bite-sized chunks.
3. 3In a bowl, gently fold the lobster meat with mayonnaise, finely diced celery, and a squeeze of lemon juice, being careful not to mash the meat.
4. 4Season lightly with salt and pepper and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
5. 5Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the split-top hot dog buns on their flat sides for about 2 minutes, until golden and crisp.
6. 6Spoon the chilled lobster salad generously into each toasted bun, letting it mound over the top.
7. 7Scatter chopped chives over the filling for a fresh finish.
8. 8Serve right away from the window while the bun is still warm and the lobster salad is cold.