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Joanna Gaines' Lobster Rolls

Lobster Rolls

byJoanna Gaines
Total 50 mins, includes cooling time
Active 40 mins
Makes 2 to 4 servings
"Lobster rolls will forever remind me of our honeymoon. We flew to New York City for a few days, then rented a car and hit the road toward Maine. It was on this trip that I had my first-ever lobster roll. I can still remember the taste of that lobster paired with a buttered bun. Simple, fresh, and just delicious." – Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Table, Volume 3
Ingredients
  • Four 4-ounce raw lobster tails
  • 8 tablespoons 1 (stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 New England-style split-top hot dog buns
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 lemon, quartered
    Directions
    1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails to the pot and cook until the shells are red and meat is light pink, about 8 minutes. Using tongs, remove the lobster tails and place in a bowl of water and ice to cool.
    2. Place a cooled lobster tail on its side on a cutting board. Using both hands, carefully press down on the tail until it cracks. Using kitchen scissors, cut up the center of the underside of the shell, avoiding the meat. Using your thumbs, pry open the shell and remove the meat in one whole piece. Rinse the meat and remove any veins, then pat dry with paper towels. Using your hands, tear the lobster meat into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Repeat with the other lobster tails.
    3. Spread a teaspoon of the butter onto the outside of each bun. In a skillet over medium-low heat, arrange the buns butter side down and lightly toast, flipping once, until the outer sides are light brown, 5 minutes. Set aside.
    4. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium-low heat. Add the tarragon and parsley and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lobster to the pan and toss with the butter and herbs until hot, 2 minutes.
    5. Using tongs, carefully remove the lobster meat from the pan and divide it evenly among the buns. Drizzle the remaining herb butter over the rols. Top with chives and serve promptly with lemon wedges.