Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cooked lobster meat (from 4 boiled 1-pound lobsters), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) salted butter

8 top-split hot dog buns (1 package), halved crosswise

Preparation

Combine lobster, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, salt, and Old Bay, and cayenne if desired, in a small bowl.

Heat butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, toast buns until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side, transferring to a paper-towel-lined plate as you work. Fill each bun with 1/4 cup lobster salad.