Recipe: Ultimate Lobster Rolls

This ultimate Maritime snack is really about two things — lobster and a toasted bun. Thankfully, Chef Shahir shared all of his secrets for prepping the perfect vessel for your lobster, and the key is to baste it in butter and seafood seasoning for a delicious, salty, and perfectly crispy masterpiece. Try out this super flavourful version for a weeknight meal, late-night indulgence or serve it at your next summer shindig!

Ingredients

• 4 lobster tails, fresh or frozen
• 1 stalk celery, minced (reserve leaves to garnish)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 10 chive sprigs, thinly sliced, divided
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ lemon, zest and juice
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp seafood seasoning, divided
• 4 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 4 top split buns
• Salt and vinegar chips to serve, optional
• Mini field cucumbers to serve, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Add lobster to a pot of heavily salted boiling water. Cook lobster for 10 minutes if frozen, 5 min if fresh or thawed. Remove and let cool. Pat dry. Dice lobster and add to a large bowl with celery, garlic, half of chives, mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, chili flakes, ½ tsp seafood seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, keep in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Heat a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat to toast your sandwiches. Add remaining seafood seasoning to melted butter and whisk well. Brush all sides of the buns with butter mixture then toast in your pan for a few minutes per side, or until golden brown.

To assemble, divide lobster filling evenly between your toasted buns, garnish with remaining chives and celery leaves. Serve with salt and vinegar chips and mini field cucumbers, enjoy!