Name: Best-of-Both-Worlds Lobster Roll
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 3 1¼-pound live lobsters; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup chopped celery; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sliced chives, plus more for serving; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 New England–style split-top hot dog buns; 2 green lettuce leaves, halved lengthwise

Gentl & Hyers

To each their own—especially in the world of lobster rolls. But if you don't feel like picking sides, the seafood here gets tossed in a little butter before meeting the mayonnaise dressing. Lining the toasted, buttered bun with lettuce might seem controversial, but it provides both crunch and a waterproof barrier that keeps the bread from sogging out. Trust.

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