If you've had lobster rolls before you know they're definitely an indulgence. One small roll can easily go for $25 and there's no guarantee you'll get a decent amount of meat. By making the rolls at home I was able to pay less than half that cost and tailor it to my taste.
I've never cooked live lobsters before but it's super easy. All you need is a big pot and boiling, salted water. The only scary part was putting the live creatures into the boiling water!
For my rolls I went with this mayonnaise based recipe from A Family Feast. I've had lobster rolls that were basically just lobster meat and melted butter, and that's not a bad thing!, but I just prefer a touch of mayonnaise and some chopped vegetables. It goes without saying that the split-top bun must be pan fried on both sides with butter. That's the signature of a truly delicious lobster roll.
I invited my sister over for dinner and she raved about the lobster rolls. That's a good sign in my family because compliments aren't handed out so easily. Will I be making more lobster rolls in the future? Definitely! Now if only the price of fresh lobster would go down a bit.
