Name: Tarragon Lobster Salad
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 2 hours
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/2-lb) live lobsters; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; (1 large) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon; Accompaniment (optional): hot dog buns (preferably top-split), buttered and grilled or toasted if desired

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Tarragon Lobster SaladRomulo Yanes

This lobster salad is wonderful on its own—but piled onto a hot dog bun it becomes a perfect lobster roll.

Cooks' Note

• Lobsters may be cooked and shelled 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. • Lobster salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

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