Lobster Roll With Lime Aioli

Manami's Note:

The Lime Aioli is a great compliment for seafood and vegetables. Found this on hgtv.com/hgtv it looked so good.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

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 1 cup 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
• ½ 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. PREPARE SAUCE:.
2. Mix the egg yolk, garlic, salt and lemon juice in food processor or blender until thick and creamy.
3. Slowly drizzle one-third of the oil into the garlic/yolk mixture, blending all the while, until the sauce thickens.
4. Gradually add the remaining oil until all is incorporated and the sauce is quite thick.
5. Thin the mixture with warm water, if necessary.
6. Correct the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice and a little pepper.
7. Add the finely grated zest of one lime.
8. LOBSTER ROLL WITH LIME AIOLI:.
9. Spread butter on the inside of the pitas and line with two lettuce leaves.
10. In a small bowl combine the aioli, lobster, celery, arichoke hearts and dill, if using.
11. Fill the pitas with the lobster mixture.
12. Garnish with chives.