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Pearl Oyster Bar lobster roll

2 pounds cooked lobster meat, chopped roughly into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2
celery rib, finely chopped
1/4
cup mayonnaiseSqueeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2
teaspoons unsalted butter
2
Pepperidge Farm top-loading hot dog buns
Chopped chives (for
garnish)
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In a bowl, mix the lobster, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Place the buns on their sides and cook 30 seconds. Flip the buns a couple of times so that both sides soak up an equal amount of butter and brown evenly.
3. Fill the buns with the lobster salad, sprinkle with chives.

Adapted from "Lobster Rolls and Blueberry Pie"

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