Josh Elledge - Chief Executive Angel
New England Lobster Rolls
Real lobster rolls are expensive – imitation lobster makes a budget-friendly copycat. Enjoy a refreshing roll with four-plus for less than $11; or take advantage of coupons and store incentives, and save – around $9.12!
Ingredients from Meijer:
Louis Kemp imitation lobster meat (need 3): $1.50.
Aunt Millie’s hotdog buns: $1.99. (Store offer: Get $3 off when you buy 6 participating products, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Kraft mayonnaise: $2.99. (50 cents on 1 OR $1 on 2 coupon June 21 SmartSource insert; PLUS Store offer: Get $3 off when you buy 6 participating products, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Meijer unsalted butter: $2.50.
Pantry ingredients: celery (1 rib), fresh chives, lemon juice, fresh parsley, pepper, salt.
To complete meal – from Meijer:
Fresh green beans: 88 cents per pound.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers: $1.49. (Store offer: Get $3 off when you buy 6 participating products, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Blueberries: $1.25.
Reddi Wip whipped topping: $2. ($1 on 2 coupon mPerks.Meijer.com; PLUS 25 cents on 1 coupon ibotta.com; PLUS Store offer: Get $3 off when you buy 6 participating products, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Let’s Cook!
Finely chop one rib celery, 1 tablespoon fresh chives, and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Chop any large chunks of imitation lobster meat into pieces 1/2 inch or smaller. Mix together meat, celery, chives, parsley, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate while you toast buns and ready green beans.
Split buns open and lightly toast. (Using a non-stick skillet with melted butter is recommended.) In a non-stick skillet, melt butter and sauté trimmed fresh green beans until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
Melt a couple extra tablespoons of butter and very lightly brush buns once more on the insides. Fill with chilled lobster roll filling. Serve immediately with sides of sautéed green beans and crackers. Offer fresh blueberries with whipped cream for dessert.
Editor’s note: Final cost based on percentage of product used.
Our thanks go to SavingsAngel Rachel for this week's recipe!
