Lobster Roll Lettuce Wraps With Brioche Crumbles Recipes

LOBSTER ROLL LETTUCE WRAPS WITH BRIOCHE CRUMBLES

Steps:

• First, cook the lobster. To pop the meat out of the shell, take kitchen shears and cut a slit down each tail's "spine." Then, using thumbs (one on each side) gently pull the shell apart and slide the meat away from the shell, eventually setting it on top of the empty shell. Skewer each tail with a wooden skewer (see photos above.)
• Set a large steamer pot on the stove with water. Add garlic cloves and bring water to a boil. Once water is boiling, add lobster tails to steamer basket (you may have to work in batches.) Place lid over steamer pot and cook lobster for about 10-15 minutes, or until no longer translucent and cooked through. Using tongs, remove from pot and let cool.
• Next, make the brioche crumbles. In a medium sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add brioche crumbles and parsley and stir to coat. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally to get a uniform golden toast on all pieces. Remove from pan and let cool.
• Once lobster is cool, pull meat off of shell and dice into small pieces. Place lobster meat in a bowl with yogurt, tarragon, garlic, salt and lemon juice. Stir to combine. For best results, place this lobster salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Once salad is cool, arrange a platter of large, sturdy lettuce leaves. Serve salad and crumbles in separate bowls so guests can make their own wraps. Have them place a scoop of lobster salad on the lettuce, top with brioche crumbles and enjoy!

TOFU LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in the tofu and break it up into very small pieces. Cook until much of the liquid cooks off and the tofu starts to turn golden, for several minutes.
• Add the chili powder and some salt and pepper, then stir. Throw in the green onions and corn and cook for a few minutes (the corn can remain crunchy). Add the soy sauce and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
• Pile the mixture into individual romaine lettuce leaves, then add slices of avocado. Fold up and chow down!

BLT LOBSTER ROLLS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Add the lobsters, cover and cook until the shells are bright red, about 10 minutes. Remove to a colander using tongs, then rinse under cold water to cool slightly.
• Remove the meat from each lobster: Twist off the claws and tail. Remove the flippers at the end of the tail and insert your thumb to force out the meat. Crack the claws with the flat side of a knife or a lobster cracker; remove the meat. Roughly chop the lobster meat, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes; drain on paper towels. Combine the mayonnaise, chopped celery, basil and lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the buns and toast about 2 minutes per side. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the herbed mayonnaise in each roll. Stir the lobster meat into the remaining mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper. Fill each roll with a lettuce leaf, 1 slice of bacon, some lobster salad and a few tomato slices. Sprinkle with the celery leaves and chives. Crumble the remaining bacon slice and sprinkle on top.

LOBSTER SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Fill a large steamer or pot with about 2 inches of water. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the water, then add the squeezed lemon halves and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Place the lobsters in the steamer basket or directly in the pot; cover and steam until the shells turn bright red, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pot with tongs and rinse under cold water to cool slightly.
• Remove the meat from the lobster shells. Roughly chop the lobster meat into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, juice of the remaining lemon, mustard and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add the lobster, celery and any mix-ins. Toss to combine and season with salt.
• Divide the lobster salad among the lettuce cups and sprinkle with the chives.

ULTIMATE LOBSTER ROLLS

Steps:

• Crack the lobsters open using the back of a chef's knife or a lobster cracker. Do this carefully so the shells don't break into a lot of small pieces. Or, ask your fishmonger to remove the shells. Pull out the lobster meat and discard the shells. Roughly chop the meat into 2cm pieces, then put in a bowl, cover and chill until needed.
• Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, most of the chives and cayenne together in a small bowl. Taste for seasoning, adding more lemon juice if needed. Toss the lobster with the dressing.
• Slice a thin piece off the sides of each bun, then split them open, being careful not to cut all the way through. Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the buns for 1-2 mins on the cut sides until golden and toasted. Pile the lobster filling into rolls, then sprinkle with another pinch of cayenne and the reserved chives. Eat alongside some ready salted crisps, if you like.