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Lobster Salad

Lobster Salad Bliss: Creamy, Crunchy Summer Delight

This Lobster Salad is a delightful combination of sweet lobster and creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste.
Salad
  • 2 large Lobster Tails Pre-cooked lobster can save time.
  • 1 stalk Celery Finely diced.
  • 2 Tbsp Chives Finely chopped, plus more for serving.
  • 1 head Butterhead Lettuce Acts as the salad base.
  • 1 medium Sliced Avocado For serving; optional.
For Serving
  • 4 Lemon Wedges For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen shears

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Begin by steaming your lobster tails in a large pot with a steamer basket over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the shells turn vibrant red and the meat is firm and opaque.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, and chives. Stir until smooth, tasting and adjusting seasoning with kosher salt.
  3. Gently fold the chopped lobster meat into the dressing, ensuring each piece is coated without breaking it apart.
  4. On a large platter, lay a bed of butterhead lettuce, spoon the lobster mixture over the greens, and arrange slices of avocado on top.
  5. Sprinkle additional chives over the salad and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality mayonnaise and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The salad is best enjoyed fresh and can be customized with herbs like dill or parsley.

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