Ed Mcfarlands Lobster Rolls Recipes

PERFECT LOBSTER ROLL

Steps:

• Steam Lobster: In a large pot lined with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Drop the lobsters headfirst into the pot and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and steam until the shells just turn bright red, 12 to 14 minutes. To check for doneness, pull on an antenna; if it releases from the shell with little resistance, the lobster is properly cooked. (Many seafood markets will do the steaming for you -- just ask.)
• Extract Meat: Hold the tail in one hand and the body in the other; twist and pull to separate. For claws and legs, twist and pull where they're attached to the body. Use lobster- or nutcrackers or a mallet to crack the shells. To get all the meat out in one swift motion, insert a fork into the underside of the tail and push up. Then chop into bite-size pieces.
• Mix, Toast, and Fill: In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Fold in chopped lobster meat. Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium. Generously brush top and sides of buns with butter. (Top-split are narrower than side-split, so you get a greater ratio of lobster to bread.) Place buns, flat-side down, in skillet and toast, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden on both sides, about 3 minutes. Divide lobster meat among buns and serve, with lemon wedges and potato chips.

ED'S LOBSTER ROLL

Steps:

• Place the lobsters in a heavy stockpot filled with boiling water; boil until they float, about 15 minutes. Remove from the water and put in an ice bath. When chilled, shell the meat and clean by removing any cartilage in the claw and de-veining the tail. Chop the lobster into bite-size chunks.
• Mix the lobster chunks, mayo, celery and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season the salad with salt and pepper.
• Toast the buns with butter on a griddle top or in a pan until golden brown. Divide the lobster salad among the buns. Garnish with chives.

EASY LOBSTER ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together lobster, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, chervil, 1 teaspoon salt, Old Bay, and cayenne in a large bowl.
• Split rolls across tops; brush generously with some of melted butter. Heat in oven on a baking sheet until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Divide lobster salad among rolls, drizzle with remaining butter, sprinkle with more chervil, and serve.