Good Morning and Happy Monday, everyone!
Despite the fact that most of this past weekend was rained out- I still had an amazing couple of days off from work and out of town- and even found the time to whip up one of my favorite recipes in-between thunderstorms that had rolled through the area and (briefly) interrupted some outdoor dining plans with friends.
Having been born and raised in New England- I’m very particular when it comes to seafood. If it isn’t directly from the ocean-to-the-table, then I want no part of it- and it’s pretty much an unspoken rule that clam chowder cannot be anything less than exemplary.
Of course, there are many varying opinions when it comes to one favorite Summertime recipe in particular- the lobster roll- which can take on many different forms and incorporate many different flavors. Wanting to create smaller portions of the standard hot dog roll or 6″ sub-sized version to make these easier to pass around during the aforementioned outdoor dining plans- I used a fool-proof recipe that excludes the unnecessary ingredients (looking at you, shredded lettuce) and instead features some unexpected flavors that actually work surprisingly well together- like dill and Dijon mustard.
And these don’t take long to make at all! Even better!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1¼ pounds cooked lobster meat, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 mini brioche hot dog buns or rolls
- Chives, for garnishing
READY? HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice and mustard. Stir in the lobster meat, celery, scallions, parsley and dill; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, brush the melted butter onto both sides of the hot dog buns and/or brioche rolls and then place them in the hot pan. Toast until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes.
- Fill each bun with lobster salad. Serve immediately, garnished with chives.
Even though we had to eat these inside once the rain started to pour down instead of outdoors and under the shade of the trees as originally planned- it didn’t take away from the experience of biting into this recipe for the first time. Between the lobster, the lemon zest, the Dijon mustard and the dill (and don’t forget those perfectly toasted rolls/buns!) this was like a beach party for my taste buds.
And, for some added seafood flavor- why not throw some chopped shrimp or scallops into the mix, too? I’ve done it before- and it tastes incredible!
But now with it being Monday and there being a stack of work on my desk- I’ve got to dive right into this and start getting things done!
Have a great Monday, everyone! Here’s wishing you all a good week ahead!
xx
– Ashley –
Blondie Birdie 