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Lobster tails might break the bank, and whole lobsters are too much trouble to prepare, but precooked frozen shrimp make a swimming substitute for bite-size “lobster” rolls just like you’d find in New England.
Casey Barber
| 1 pound precooked shrimp, thawed | Squeeze of fresh lemon juice | |
| 1/4 cup quality mayonnaise | 4 hot dog buns | |
| 2 tablespoons chives or scallions | Celery salt, for garnish | |
| Pinch kosher salt | Smoked paprika or cayenne pepper, for garnish |
Remove the tails from the shrimp and roughly chop the bodies. Mix with the mayonnaise, chives or scallions, kosher salt, and lemon juice until well combined.
Pull the hot dog buns apart, separating each half, and cut each into 4 pieces. Top with a spoonful of shrimp salad and garnish each with a sprinkling of celery salt and paprika. Serve immediately.
The shrimp salad can be made in advance and chilled overnight.