Lobster and Roasted Pepper Salad

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   Roast the , then peel and seed them as directed.

2. 2

   Cut them into strips about 1 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long and set aside.

3. 3

   While the peppers are roasting, pour water to a depth of 1-inch in the bottom of a steamer pan with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Place the live lobsters in the steamer insert and cover the steamer.

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   Close any vent holes on the lid.

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   Cook over medium heat until the lobsters turn bright red, 12 to 15 minutes.

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   Remove the lobsters from the pot and, when they are cool enough to handle, remove the tail and claw meat from the shells.

8. 8

   Remove the intestinal vein that runs down the center of each tail.

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   Cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.

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    In an attractive serving bowl, combine the lobster meat with the pepper strips.

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    Drizzle with olive oil to taste and then the lemon juice.

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    Sprinkle with the basil.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.