How to make lobster rolls

Ok, best lobster rolls in TO are at Rock Lobster Food Co. This is my attempt after a generous lesson from them...my first lobster rolls and a hit...but SO much work!

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Go to Maine for fresh lobster off the boat.

Go to Maine for fresh lobster off the boat.

Ok, or a high quality lobster shop for hard shell lobster.  (I'm not going to engage in the Nova Scotia / Maine lobster debate).

Ok, or a high quality lobster shop for hard shell lobster. (I'm not going to engage in the Nova Scotia / Maine lobster debate).

Watch the claws!  Boil them until they're red.  12-15 min?

Watch the claws! Boil them until they're red. 12-15 min?

Like this.

Like this.

Immerse in ice bath right away to prevent over cooking.  Then dissect the lobster and chop meat.  I will add pics later...could not take photos myself for obvious reasons (trying not to faint).

Immerse in ice bath right away to prevent over cooking. Then dissect the lobster and chop meat. I will add pics later...could not take photos myself for obvious reasons (trying not to faint).

Add juice of 1 lemon. And Hellmann's mayo just to moisten and bind the meat.

Add juice of 1 lemon. And Hellmann's mayo just to moisten and bind the meat.

Spread Becel Buttery Taste on outside of buns.

Spread Becel Buttery Taste on outside of buns.

This one.

This one.

Put the buns on the hot grill....ignore the pork tenderloin.  Grill both sides of the buns.

Put the buns on the hot grill....ignore the pork tenderloin. Grill both sides of the buns.

This works best at a cottage full of wonderful friends.

This works best at a cottage full of wonderful friends.

Stuff the buns.

Stuff the buns.

Voila!! Of course, you could just check out Rocklobsterfood in Toronto....Matt taught me his secrets, but his is still the best!

Walk it off on the beach :)

Walk it off on the beach :)

  • 4.0 Lobsters (1.25lb). This makes 8 rolls
  • Hellmann's Mayonnaise
  • 1.0 Lemon
  • TOP CUT hot dog buns only!
  • Becel Buttery Taste
  • Ice