Diamond Lobster Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 hot dog buns, split
1 tablespoon soft butter
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 dash hot sauce (such as Tabasco(R))
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced celery
2 pounds cooked and cubed lobster meat
6 thin slices tomato (optional)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Preparation

Spread butter lightly over the insides of the buns. Transfer to a toaster oven; toast until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Line toasted buns with romaine lettuce.
Stir mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, basil, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add red onion, red bell pepper, and celery. Fold in lobster gently.
Stuff lobster filling into buns. Top with tomato slices and a light sprinkle of Cheddar cheese and dill.