2007: Paccheri With Caprese Lobster Salad Recipe

Name: 2007: Paccheri With Caprese Lobster Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sea salt; 1 -1 1/2 -pound lobster; 3 1/2 ounces buffalo mozzarella; bocconcini, cut into 1/2 -inch wedges; 1 1/2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved (or, if in season, small heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges); 8 large basil leaves, torn; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 pound paccheri; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Servings: persons

Sea salt
1 -1 1/2 -pound lobster
3 1/2 ounces buffalo mozzarella
bocconcini, cut into 1/2 -inch wedges
1 1/2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved (or, if in season, small heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges)
8 large basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound paccheri
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1
Prepare the salad: bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
2
Add the lobster and cook for 11 minutes.
3
Remove the lobster and reserve the cooking water.
4
When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the shell and cut it into 1/2 -inch pieces.
5
In a medium bowl, fold together the mozzarella, tomatoes, lobster, basil and olive oil.
6
Season to taste with sea salt.
7
Return the lobster water to a boil.
8
Stir in the pasta and cook for 7 minutes (it should still be firm).
9
Meanwhile, set a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat and pour in the olive oil.
10
When it starts to shimmer, add the garlic and saute until golden around the edges.
11
Add a ladleful (about 1/2 cup) of the pasta water to the saute pan.
12
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the paccheri to the saute pan.
13
Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
14
Stir in the parsley.
15
Divide the pasta among 4 plates (or 6 if serving as an appetizer).
16
Top each with the lobster salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sea salt, 1 -1 1/2 -pound lobster, 3 1/2 ounces buffalo mozzarella, bocconcini, cut into 1/2 -inch wedges, and more.

Yes, 2007: Paccheri With Caprese Lobster Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

2007: Paccheri With Caprese Lobster Salad

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