Mini Appetizer Lobster Rolls with Tarragon and Chives
Mini Appetizer Lobster Rolls with Tarragon and Chives are the perfect size to serve at holiday parties. After all, everyone loves lobster rolls, so they’re perfect for entertaining. These rolls are filled with creamy lobster salad, that’s dotted with tarragon and chives. Of course, you can make the lobster salad the day before you want to serve this appetizer. That way, on the day of your party you simply grill the rolls and serve.
The Equipment You Need
- A Pot- You need a big pot to cook both lobsters in.
- A Grill Pan- This is for grilling the buns.
The Ingredients You Need for Mini Appetizer Lobster Rolls with Tarragon and Chives
- Lobster- Use two live lobsters, or purchase the equivalent amount of precooked lobster. You will need about two cups of cooked lobster.
- Mayonnaise- I like Hellman’s.
- Lemon juice- Be sure to use fresh lemon juice.
- Tarragon and Chives- Use fresh herbs only.
- Hotdog Buns- Buy top sliced buns. I like the Pepperidge Farm rolls.
Mini Appetizer Lobster Rolls with Tarragon and Chives
Appetizer sized rolls filled with lobster salad.
Ingredients
- 2 1 pound lobsters
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. each minced chives and tarragon
- 1 stalk minced celery
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 4 top sliced hot dog buns, cut in thirds
- 1 tbsp. butter
Instructions
- To cook the lobster: Bring two inches of water to a boil over high heat, in a very large pot. Add the lobsters and hold down the lid to kill them quickly. Steam them for 12 minutes.
- Remove the lobster meat from the shells, and chop it all up in half inch pieces.
- Put the lobster in the bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, except for the rolls and butter. Cover and chill for two hours.
- Melt the butter on medium heat on a grill pan and cook the rolls until they have grill marks.
- Fill each roll with a dollop of lobster salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
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How I Made My Lobster Rolls
- First, I steamed the lobsters in two inches of water.
- Next, I spent some time taking all the meat out of the shells.
- Then, I chopped up the celery and herbs and stirred up the lobster salad.
- Next, I heated my grill pan and melted the butter on it. I grilled the buns on all sides until they were browned and buttery.
- Finally, I stuffed the rolls with the lobster salad and served them.
I have served these Mini Appetizer Lobster Rolls with Tarragon and Chives at many a holiday party. In fact, we plan on having these on Christmas Eve as part of the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes. If you are a lobster lover, I hope you’ll try these delicious bite sized lobster delights.
