Lobster Toasts With Avocado And Espelette Pepper

Name: Lobster Toasts With Avocado And Espelette Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; One (1 1/2-pound) live lobster or 8 ounces pre-cooked lobster meat; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon creme fraiche; 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon, plus more (for sprinkling); 1 teaspoon finely sliced chives; 1 Hass avocado; Six (1/2-inch thick) slices brioche (4 ounces), crusts removed; Piment d'Espelette or cayenne pepper (for sprinkling)

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
One (1 1/2-pound) live lobster or 8 ounces pre-cooked lobster meat
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon, plus more (for sprinkling)
1 teaspoon finely sliced chives
1 Hass avocado
Six (1/2-inch thick) slices brioche (4 ounces), crusts removed
Piment d'Espelette or cayenne pepper (for sprinkling)

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["If using live lobster, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add lobster to boiling water, cover, and cook for 9 minutes, until shell is bright red all over. Drain and transfer lobster to ice water to cool. Remove meat from claws, knuckles, and tail; pat lobster meat dry with paper towels and cut into 1/4"" pieces.", "Combine mayonnaise, creme fraiche, 1 tsp. lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tsp. tarragon, and chives in a medium bowl. Fold in lobster meat and season with salt.", "Mash avocado in a small bowl with remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice and season with salt.", "Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Cut brioche into twenty-four 1 1/2"" squares. Toast on rimmed baking sheet until lightly browned and dry, about 12 minutes.", "Spread avocado on toasts and top with lobster salad. Sprinkle with espelette pepper and tarragon and serve.", "Lobster salad can be made up to 2 days in advance; refrigerate in an airtight container. Toasts can be made up to 2 days in advance; store in airtight container at room temperature."]

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, One (1 1/2-pound) live lobster or 8 ounces pre-cooked lobster meat, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Lobster Toasts With Avocado And Espelette Pepper falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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