Lobster Salad With Tarragon Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Lobster Salad With Tarragon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound) live lobsters; 2 shallots, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 pound Bibb lettuce; Garnish: fresh tarragon sprigs

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
2 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound) live lobsters
2 shallots, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 pound Bibb lettuce
Garnish: fresh tarragon sprigs

1
Bring 4 quarts water and salt to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Plunge lobsters, head first, into boiling water; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes; drain and cool.
2
Break off large claws and legs. Crack claw and leg shells using a seafood or nut cracker; remove meat and set aside.
3
Break off tails. Remove stomachs and intestinal veins.
4
Cut shell of tail segments lengthwise on the underside. Pry open the tail segments; remove meat, and cut into1/2-inch slices. Chill lobster meat.
5
Combine minced shallots and next 7 ingredients in a jar; cover jar tightly, and shake vigorously.
6
Arrange lettuce on individual salad plates; top with lobster, and drizzle with shallot mixture. Garnish, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound) live lobsters, 2 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Lobster Salad With Tarragon Vinaigrette 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 With Tarragon Vinaigrette

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