Mini Lobster Rolls

By caligma

Lobster tails are more affordable than whole lobster,
feel free to use 1 lb. of shrimp instead.

Ingredients

• For the Rolls:
• 2 Lobster tails, thawed if frozen, 8 oz.each
• 3 cups water
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced (zest reserved)
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 5 hot dog buns, sliced length-wise and cut into thirds
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• For the Mayonnaise:
• 1/4 cup each: minced celery, fresh chives,fresh tarragon,and fresh parsley. The fresh herbs make all the difference.
• 1 Tbsp minced shallot
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Details

Servings 15

Preparation

Step 1

SKEWER: each lobster tail length-wise through center of tail with a wooden skewer to prevent curling during steaming.
COMBINE: water, juice of 1 lemon and 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning in a large saucepan. Insert steamer basket in pan, bring water to boil, place the tails in steamer, and cover.
STEAM: tails 8-10 minutes until shells are red and meat is cooked. Remove tails from pan and cool slightly. Cut shells lengthwise with kitchen shears. Remove skewers and meat; chop meat into chunks.
PREHEAT broiler with racks 5 inches from the element.
MIX mayo, celery, chives, tarragon, parsley, shallots, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Old Bay, salt,black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. fold in lobster meat.
BRUSH rolls with melted butter and broil until toasted, 1-2 minutes.
SPOON filling onto toasted rolls and garnish with reserved lemon zest.