Lobster Salad Canapes Recipe

Name: Lobster Salad Canapes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2-pound) live lobster; 2 thick seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; at least 1 3/4 inches in diameter), cut into 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno chile (including seeds); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup finely diced peeled mango; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro; Special equipment: a 1 1/2-inch scalloped round cookie cutter (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (1 1/2-pound) live lobster
2 thick seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; at least 1 3/4 inches in diameter), cut into 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno chile (including seeds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely diced peeled mango
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro
Special equipment: a 1 1/2-inch scalloped round cookie cutter (optional)

1
Plunge lobster headfirst into a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water.
2
Cook lobster, partially covered, over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time it enters water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool.
3
While lobster is cooling, cut each cucumber slice with scalloped cutter (if using), discarding trimmings.
4
Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice (to taste), jalapeno, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
5
When lobster is cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tail, discarding tomalley, roe, and shells.
6
Cut meat into 1/4-inch pieces.
7
Add lobster, mango, celery, onion, and cilantro to dressing and toss well.
8
Top each cucumber round with 1 rounded teaspoon lobster salad.

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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: 1 (1 1/2-pound) live lobster, 2 thick seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; at least 1 3/4 inches in diameter), cut into 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Lobster Salad Canapes 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.

Lobster Salad Canapes

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