New England Lobster Rolls With Sesame Orange Mayonnaise

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

The New England coast boasts many seafood specialties, and lobster rolls are among the most celebrated. Traditionally, soft sandwich rolls are toasted and mounded with fresh lobster salad. In this version, mayonnaise scented with orange and sesame replaces the usual dressing in the salad and adds a refreshing flavor. The following recipe serves three to four but can be easily doubled.

Ingredients

• ½  recipe Sesame Orange Mayonnaise
• ½  pound cooked lobster meat, diced
• 2   tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 1   green onion including 2 inches of green stems, finely chopped
• 3   to 4 sandwich rolls (hot dog–style buns with crustless sides), lightly toasted
• 1   tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1½ teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. Combine mayonnaise, lobster, celery, and green onion in a large nonreactive bowl.
2. Mix well. (Mixture can be prepared 2 to 3 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before using.)
3. Mound each roll with some lobster salad and sprinkle lightly with chives and sesame seeds.

YIELD: SERVES 3 TO 4