Mike's Classic Lobster Rolls

MMOBRIEN
MMOBRIEN @cook_2891564
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

The use of imitation crab meat in this dish is absolutely essential. Between the lobster, butter, sweet rolls, [if opted] mayonnaise and guacamole - this dish needs something to cut the richness. Serve with a thin dill pickle spear and Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chips to negate the richness as well.

Mike's Classic Lobster Rolls

The use of imitation crab meat in this dish is absolutely essential. Between the lobster, butter, sweet rolls, [if opted] mayonnaise and guacamole - this dish needs something to cut the richness. Serve with a thin dill pickle spear and Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chips to negate the richness as well.

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Ingredients

20 mins
4 servings
  1. Lobster Meat Mixture
  2. 4Or 5 [4 oz] Lobster Tails [depending upon how rich you want your sandwiches]
  3. 1 packages20 oz Imitation Crab Meat
  4. 1/2 cupReal Mayonnaise [+ additional as per your taste]
  5. 1/2 cupCelery With Leaves
  6. 1/4 cupChopped Chives
  7. 2 tbspFresh Parsley [packed]
  8. 1 tspLemon Pepper
  9. 1/4 tspWhite Pepper
  10. 1/2 tspGranulated Garlic
  11. 1 tspYellow Mustard
  12. 2 tbspReal Butter
  13. Bread
  14. 2 packagesKing's Hawaiian Rolls [12 count per bag or mini rolls 6 count]
  15. 1 stickReal Salted Butter [optional]
  16. 1Bottle Garlic Powder
  17. Toppings - Garnishments - Sides
  18. 3 cupShredded Iceberg Lettuce
  19. 1 largeBag Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
  20. 4 largeDill Pickle Quartered Spears
  21. 1 tubFresh Guacamole
  22. 1 dashOld Bay Seasoning
  23. 1 dashPaprika
  24. 1 dashCelery Salt

Cooking Instructions

20 mins
  1. 1

    Add everything in the, "Lobster Meat Mixture," category except for the lobster in a large bowl and mix well. You will need more mayo than is called for. Tablespoon by tablespoon add more mayonnaise until it reaches the creamy consistency you desire. I usually add 3 additional tablespoons.

  2. 2

    De-thaw your lobster tails in water if frozen. Do not steam/boil/cook frozen.

  3. 3

    Once thawed, cut the underside of your lobster tails lengthwise and remove meat. Rinse lobster meat and discard anything you deem undesirable.

  4. 4

    Fill 1-1/2" of water and 2 tablespoons butter in a pot with a tight fitting lid. Bring to a boil and add lobster meat. Reduce heat to low and simmer/steam lobster meat for 5 to 6 minutes.

  5. 5

    Once cooked, place on plate to cool. Chop lobster meat and add to lobster meat mixture and mix. Place in fridge until fully chilled.

  6. 6

    Carefully tear 4 lengthwise rolls from the other 8. Then another 4 lengthwise rolls from the 8. This will leave you with 3 long sweet sub rolls each consisting of 4 mini rolls. Note: There are also King's Hawaiian Mini Sub Rolls available now that come in packs of 6 and are pre-split. I've used those in the photo below. You can find these rolls in the deli section of your local supermarket.

  7. 7

    Carefully slice lengthwise down the side of your roll [if using the 12 pack] to create an opening for your lobster meat without cutting it completely in half.

  8. 8

    You can use these rolls as they are or butter and sear them in a hot pan. If I sear them, I lightly butter the rolls and lightly sprinkle with garlic powder.

  9. 9

    Smear a layer of guacamole on one side of your roll. Add shredded lettuce and pile on your lobster meat mixture. Sprinkle liberally with Old Bay Seasoning and a pinch of Celery Salt. Also, add a long, thin dill pickle spear at the top of sandwich and serve with Salt & Vinegar Chips to cut some of the richness.

  10. 10

    To reduce the overall carbs, you can use low carb bread and omit the guacamole.

  11. 11

    Enjoy!

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I'm a Certified Sushi Chef, Certified Culinary Youth Instructor [6 thru 21 year olds] Licensed CYFD Foster Parent, Certified Mixologist, avid Scuba and Spear Diver, fisherman, camper, big game hunter and crazy avid gardener. Hense my love for the year round super fresh meats, seafoods and crispy fresh vegetables my students have consistently listed for your families picky approval!With that, cooking, teaching and feeding others are obviously 3 of my absolute passions in life. My culinary specialties as an easy going Chef include Asian, Mexican, Cajun, BBQing, Grilling, Irish Pub food, Low Country foods, anything seafood related, extra spicy foods, fresh meat, extra fresh vegetables, US comfort, kid friendly and super fast, quick and easy foods. But, I'll literally put anything in my mouth at least once. Pfft! My daddy didn't nickname me, "Goat," at two years of age for nothin'! Yup! I'll literally put anything in my mouth at least once!P.S. Most ALL of my recipes posted on this site were soley submitted by my youngest 6, 7 and 8 year old culinary students. Mostly recipes for the homeless and battered women's shelters they regularly cook for. That means ANYONE can make these super easy, crazy delicious recipes!Lastly, my only culinary motto? Be sure to marry a Cook or a Chef. After all, looks fade. Hunger sure as hell doesn't." Anyway, hit me up with any questions. I'm happy to help all y'all out if I possibly can!
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