Sub yogurt for mayo for this picnic ready lobster sandwich

By Jim Bailey
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Although my favorite sandwich of all time is lobster salad, made with real mayonnaise and minced cucumbers, my favorite hot sandwich would have to be this.

Resembling Lobster Thermidor both in appearance and taste, this hearty and flavorful ‘catch’ of New England has picnic written all over it.

1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried, snipped chives
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup plain yogurt
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
4-6 hot dog rolls, toasted well
Shredded lettuce, optional

In a large skillet, over medium heat, add lobster, butter, tarragon and chives. Stir and cook until lobster is heated through. Blend in the milk and mustard. Continue cooking and stirring until most of the milk has been absorbed, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, juice and grated rind of the lemon in a small bowl.
To serve, layer some shredded lettuce in the bottom of each roll and equally divide the cooked lobster mixture. Drizzle lemon-flavored yogurt dressing over the top of each and serve immediately.

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