Lobster Rolls with Curry Mayo

By á-4922

Ingredients

• CURRY MAYONNAISE:
• 2 pounds (about 4 cups) grilled lobster meat, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, from 4 (2 to 3-pound) lobsters
• 1/2 cup celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups curry mayonnaise, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 hot dog buns
• 1/4 cup olive oil or unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons Madras curry powder
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 cups good quality mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Split the rolls and brush with olive oil or butter. Grill, split-side down, until golden, about 30 to 45 seconds. Fill each roll with some of the lobster salad and serve immediately.

Curry Mayonnaise:

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add curry powder and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water and cook a few minutes longer. Remove mixture from heat and let cool.

Place curry mixture, mayonnaise and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper,to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.