Chilled Lobster Salad With Citrus Purse Recipe

Name: Chilled Lobster Salad With Citrus Purse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Citrus Purse:; 4 large leaves of Boston lettuce; 1 orange; 2 limes; 1 grapefruit; 2 T. sour cream; 1 T. chopped pecans; salt and pepper to taste; Vinaigrette:; 1/2 c. grapefruit juice; 1/2 c. olive oil; juice of one lime; salt and pepper to taste; Remaining Salad:; 2 lobsters, shelled, steamed and blanched; 4 lbs. mixed baby green lettuce; 1 bunch chives, cut into battonnets; 4 T. olive oil; 12 whole pecans

Servings: persons

Citrus Purse:
4 large leaves of Boston lettuce
1 orange
2 limes
1 grapefruit
2 T. sour cream
1 T. chopped pecans
salt and pepper to taste
Vinaigrette:
1/2 c. grapefruit juice
1/2 c. olive oil
juice of one lime
salt and pepper to taste
Remaining Salad:
2 lobsters, shelled, steamed and blanched
4 lbs. mixed baby green lettuce
1 bunch chives, cut into battonnets
4 T. olive oil
12 whole pecans

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For citrus purse:
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Peel fruits with small knife and cut between sections. Place sections in a mixing bowl, add sour cream and pecans. Mix gently. Season. Reserve in refrigerator. Bring water to a boil in a large pan. Drop each leaf in water for 10 seconds, then drop into a bowl of ice water. Dry leaves thoroughly. Spread them out flat. Add one T. of the citrus mixture in middle of each leaf. Fold corners of the leaves to make a purse. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Vinaigrette:
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Mix grapefruit juice and olive oil, slowly add lime juice while beating. Season.
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To Assemble:
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Cut each lobster tail into six pieces. Marinate in vinaigrette for 5 mins. Mix the lettuce with some of the vinaigrette. Place a purse on each plate, then add 1/4 of the lettuce. Place three pieces of lobster on lettuce. Sprinkle with chives. Top each with three pecans. Pour a cordon of the olive oil or vinaigrette around each lobster.

3635

kcal

Calories

374

Fat

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Citrus Purse:, 4 large leaves of Boston lettuce, 1 orange, 2 limes, and more.

Yes, Chilled Lobster Salad With Citrus Purse 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.

Chilled Lobster Salad With Citrus Purse

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