The Ultimate Lobster Roll

Buy 2 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound) steamed lobsters to yield the correct amount of chopped cooked lobster. Prep: 17 minutes; Cook: 6 minutes.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1  cup  mayonnaise
• 1/2  cup  chopped celery
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 1/2  cups  chopped cooked lobster
• 2  tablespoons  butter
• 6  bakery-style hot dog buns, split
• 2  cups  firmly packed baby arugula
• 12  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; gently stir in lobster. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of buns, cut sides down, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Repeat with remaining butter and buns.

3. Arrange arugula on rolls, and top with lobster mixture and bacon.