Lobster Salad with Watercress Recipe

Name: Lobster Salad with Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 3/4 cups vegetable oil; 3 tbsp chopped dill and/or chives; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 tsp red wine vinegar; 4 cooked lobster tails; 1 large bunch of watercress, tough stalks removed; 1/2 fennel bulb, very thinly sliced; 8 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped; Chervil, dill, or chives, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 tsp Dijon mustard
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 3/4 cups vegetable oil
3 tbsp chopped dill and/or chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tsp red wine vinegar
4 cooked lobster tails
1 large bunch of watercress, tough stalks removed
1/2 fennel bulb, very thinly sliced
8 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
Chervil, dill, or chives, to garnish

1
To make the dressing, combine the egg, egg yolk, mustard, and lemon zest and juice in a food processor.
2
Slowly add the oil.
3
Add the dill and season.
4
Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
5
Combine the red onion and vinegar in a bowl.
6
Let stand for 10 minutes.
7
Drain well.
8
Remove the lobster meat from the shell, and chop it in large chunks.
9
Divide the watercress among 4 plates, and add the fennel, onion, tomatoes, and lobster; drizzle with the dressing.
10
Serve with more dressing served on the side.

1043

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Lobster Salad with Watercress 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!

Lobster Salad with Watercress

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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