Asian Sesame Lobster Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Sesame Lobster Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot; 1 pound cooked lobster meat or shelled cooked shrimp; 1 pound sugar snap peas or snow peas; 1/2 medium head Napa cabbage (about 1 pound); 1/2 medium jicama (about 1/2 pound); 4 medium carrots; 4 scallions; 4 teaspoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 pound cooked lobster meat or shelled cooked shrimp
1 pound sugar snap peas or snow peas
1/2 medium head Napa cabbage (about 1 pound)
1/2 medium jicama (about 1/2 pound)
4 medium carrots
4 scallions
4 teaspoons sesame seeds

1
In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients.
2
Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
3
Cut lobster meat or shrimp into bite-size pieces.
4
Trim peas and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch slices.
5
Cut cabbage, jicama, and carrots into thin julienne strips.
6
Diagonally cut scallion greens into thin slices, reserving white parts for another use.
7
Lobster or shrimp and vegetables may be prepared up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled separately, covered.
8
In a dry small heavy skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and transfer to a small bowl to cool.
9
Just before serving, in a large bowl toss lobster or shrimp, peas, cabbage, jicama, and carrots with dressing and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.

678

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Sesame 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.

Asian Sesame Lobster Salad

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