"This vegetarian take on a lobster roll—with eggplant!—is as easy and delicious as it gets...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 globe eggplant (18 to 22 ounces)
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more room-temperature butter for spreading
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1 1/2 stalks celery, very finely diced
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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4 split-top hot dog buns, white or whole-wheat