Lobster Salad With Avocado And Hearts Of Palm

Name: Lobster Salad With Avocado And Hearts Of Palm
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1 1/4-pound live lobsters; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus 1/2 lime for squeezing; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Sea salt; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 handfuls watercress, stems removed; 4 cups curly leaf lettuce, in pieces; 1 cup thinly sliced hearts of palm; 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced; 1/2 lemon, for squeezing

Servings: persons

2 1 1/4-pound live lobsters
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus 1/2 lime for squeezing
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sea salt
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 handfuls watercress, stems removed
4 cups curly leaf lettuce, in pieces
1 cup thinly sliced hearts of palm
1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, for squeezing

1
Put 3/4-inch water in a stockpot, cover, and bring to a boil.
2
Place one lobster in pot, and cover.
3
When it begins to steam (about 30 seconds), cook for 10 minutes.
4
Remove lobster, and let cool; repeat with second lobster.
5
Reserve cooking juices.
6
Remove tail meat, leg meat and claws from shells, and cut in 1/8-inch slices.
7
Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes.
8
Season with salt.
9
Gradually whisk in olive oil until thickened, then whisk in one tablespoon lobster juices.
10
On large platter, arrange greens, hearts of palm and avocado.
11
Lay lobster slices in overlapping rows.
12
Sprinkle with lime and lemon juice, then pour vinaigrette on top.
13
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1 1/4-pound live lobsters, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus 1/2 lime for squeezing, and more.

Yes, Lobster Salad With Avocado And Hearts Of Palm 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!