Lobster Salad With New Potatoes And Pickled Onion

Name: Lobster Salad With New Potatoes And Pickled Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12-ounces bottle pale lager; 2 1 1/2-pound live lobsters; 1 pound new potatoes or small Yukon Gold and/or red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 cups frisee (optional); Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 12-ounces bottle pale lager
2 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
1 pound new potatoes or small Yukon Gold and/or red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 cups frisee (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper

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["Bring beer to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add lobsters, cover, and steam until shells are bright red and meat is cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pot with tongs and let cool 10 minutes. Crack shells; remove meat from tail, claws, and knuckles.", "Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 2""; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 10-12 minutes; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and lightly crush with a fork.", "Bring vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add onion, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes; drain. Let pickled onion cool.", "Whisk lemon juice and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl; season with salt. Add mint, pickled onion, potatoes, and lobster meat; toss to coat. Add frisee, if using, and toss to combine. Drizzle with more oil; season with pepper and more lemon juice, if desired.", "DO AHEAD:"]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 12-ounces bottle pale lager, 2 1 1/2-pound live lobsters, 1 pound new potatoes or small Yukon Gold and/or red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more, and more.

Yes, Lobster Salad With New Potatoes And Pickled Onion 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!