Lobster Roll With Lime Aioli

Ingredients

LIME AIOLI

• 5 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 cup vegetable oil or very light olive oil
• 4 tablespoons warm water
• fresh ground white pepper, to taste
• 1 lime, zest of

LOBSTER ROLL

• 4 pita bread
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 boston lettuce leaves, washed and dried
• 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 8 marinated artichoke hearts, drained & quarterd
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill (optional)
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. 1

   PREPARE SAUCE:.

2. 2

   Mix the egg yolk, garlic, salt and lemon juice in food processor or blender until thick and creamy.

3. 3

   Slowly drizzle one-third of the oil into the garlic/yolk mixture, blending all the while, until the sauce thickens.

4. 4

   Gradually add the remaining oil until all is incorporated and the sauce is quite thick.

5. 5

   Thin the mixture with warm water, if necessary.

6. 6

   Correct the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice and a little pepper.

7. 7

   Add the finely grated zest of one lime.

8. 8

   LOBSTER ROLL WITH LIME AIOLI:.

9. 9

   Spread butter on the inside of the pitas and line with two lettuce leaves.

10. 10

    In a small bowl combine the aioli, lobster, celery, arichoke hearts and dill, if using.

11. 11

    Fill the pitas with the lobster mixture.

12. 12

    Garnish with chives.