Lobster Rolls

A few weeks ago my husband and I decided to splurge on groceries for the week and make these lobster rolls. Let me tell you, it was worth it! Imagine sweet, buttery lobster placed over crisp lettuce, and topped with a spicy mayo all on a grilled bun. Delicious. 

To make 4 lobster rolls you will need:

• 4 steamed LOBSTER TAILS
• 3 Tbs + 2 Tbs BUTTER, melted
• 1/4 of an ONION, finely chopped
• 4 NEW ENGLAND STYLE BUNS (you could just square off the sides of 4 hot dog buns)
• 8 BIBB LETTUCE LEAVES (I used romaine because my grocery store was out of Bibb lettuce)
• 2 Tbs OLIVE OIL
• 1 Tbs RED WINE VINEGAR
• SALT & PEPPER, to taste
• 1/2 cup of SPICY MAYO (see recipe below)
• 1 Tbs CHIVES, minced
• Optional: LEMON WEDGES

For the spicy mayo you will need: (DON'T SKIP THIS! It makes the whole dish! (I also put this on sandwiches!))

• 1/2 cup HELLMANN'S MAYO
• 1 Tbs DIJON MUSTARD
• 1/2 tsp MUSTARD POWDER
• 1/2 tsp LEMON JUICE
• 1/4 tsp OLD BAY
• 1/4 tsp SRIRACHA HOT SAUCE (add more if you like spicy food!) 

Start off by making the spicy mayo. Put all of the ingredients into a small bowl and mix!

Whisk up the olive oil and red wine vinegar with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then dress the lettuce with the mixture. 

Take 3 tablespoons of melted butter and brush it onto the cut (outer) sides of the buns.

Grill each side of the buns until golden brown. 

Take the cooked lobster meat out of the shell and cut it into bite sized pieces.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small pot and then saute the onion in the butter.

Toss the lobster in the butter and onion.

Assemble the lobster rolls by placing the lettuce leaves into each bun, add the buttery lobster, drizzle on the spicy mayo, and lastly garnish with chives and lemon juice.

Then enjoy!

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Lobster Rolls

Ingredients:

To make 4 lobster rolls you will need:

• 4 steamed LOBSTER TAILS
• 3 Tbs + 2 Tbs BUTTER, melted
• 1/4 of an ONION, finely chopped
• 4 NEW ENGLAND STYLE BUNS (you could just square off the sides of 4 hot dog buns)
• 8 BIBB LETTUCE LEAVES (I used romaine because my grocery store was out of Bibb lettuce)
• 2 Tbs OLIVE OIL
• 1 Tbs RED WINE VINEGAR
• SALT & PEPPER, to taste
• 1/2 cup of SPICY MAYO (see recipe below)
• 1 Tbs CHIVES, minced
• Optional: LEMON WEDGES

For the spicy mayo you will need: (DON'T SKIP THIS! It makes the whole dish! I also put this on sandwiches!)

1/2 cup HELLMANN'S MAYO
1 Tbs DIJON MUSTARD
1/2 tsp MUSTARD POWDER
1/2 tsp LEMON JUICE
1/4 tsp OLD BAY
1/4 tsp SRIRACHA HOT SAUCE (add more if you like spicy food!) 

Directions:

1. Start off by making the spicy mayo. Put all of the ingredients into a small bowl and mix!
2. Whisk up the olive oil and red wine vinegar with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then dress the lettuce with the mixture. 
3. Take 3 tablespoons of melted butter and brush it onto the cut (outer) sides of the buns. Grill each side of the buns until golden brown. 
4. Take the cooked lobster meat out of the shell and cut it into bite sized pieces.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small pot and then saute the onion in the butter. Toss the lobster in the butter and onion.
6. Assemble the lobster rolls by placing the lettuce leaves into each bun, add the buttery lobster, drizzle on the spicy mayo, and lastly garnish with chives and lemon juice.

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This original version of this recipe can be found at the following link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/lobster-roll.html

Berry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

I love fruit! Not usually on salads, but this salad just sounded so good! It is a perfect summer salad to have when all of the berries are in season!

In order to make it you will need:

• 3-4 cups of ROMAINE LETTUCE 
• 1/2 cup fresh BLUEBERRIES
• 1/2 cup fresh STRAWBERRIES, sliced
• 1 oz. crumbled FETA CHEESE
• 1 Tbs SALAD DRESSING

Make sure to rinse all of the ingredients to remove any dirt, toss together in a bowl, add the dressing, and serve! I made a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, but a poppy seed dressing, or simply a balsamic vinaigrette would also be good!

To make the Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette you will need:

• 1 cup fresh STRAWBERRIES
• 2 Tbs OLIVE OIL
• 2 Tbs BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 1/2 tsp SALT
• 1/4 tsp PEPPER
• 1 tsp HONEY

I simply threw all of the ingredients into my food processor and blended until smooth! Simple as that!

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Berry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Berry Salad:

• 3-4 cups of ROMAINE LETTUCE 
• 1/2 cup fresh BLUEBERRIES
• 1/2 cup fresh STRAWBERRIES, sliced
• 1 oz. crumbled FETA CHEESE
• 1 Tbs SALAD DRESSING

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing:

• 1 cup fresh STRAWBERRIES
• 2 Tbs OLIVE OIL
• 2 Tbs BALSAMIC VINEGAR
• 1/2 tsp SALT
• 1/4 tsp PEPPER
• 1 tsp HONEY

Directions:

Berry Salad:

1. Make sure to rinse all of the ingredients to remove any dirt, toss together in a bowl, add the dressing, and serve! 
2. I made a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, but a poppy seed dressing, or simply a balsamic vinaigrette would also be good!

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing:

1. I simply threw all of the ingredients into my food processor and blended until smooth! Simple as that!

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The recipe that I based the dressing off of can be found at this website:
http://www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Recipe-Strawberry-Balsamic-Vinaigrette-3368831