Tomato and Lobster Salad with Avocado Relish and Shellfish Aioli

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   To make aioli, reduce stock down to 2 tablespoons and cool.

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   In a mixing bowl combine yolk and stock with a whip, season with salt and pepper.

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   While mixing, slowly add the oil in a steady stream until fully incorporated being careful not to add the oil to fast.

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   Taste and adjust seasoning, reserve.

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   For the salad cut tomatoes in half widthwise, cut bottom flat so that the tomato will stand upright.

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   Slice lobster into bite size pieces and lay out on a sheet pan.

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   Remove avocado skin and stone, slice into 1/8-inch slices.

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   Lay avocado out on a sheet pan.

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   Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and sprinkle with teaspoon zest, basil, shallot, salt and pepper.

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    Place a spoonful of aioli in the middle of each plate.

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    Place tomato button in center of aioli, top with 3 to 4 slices of avocado and then 1/4 of the lobster.

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    Place top of tomato on top so that it is reassembled.

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    Garnish with baby greens and serve.

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    Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.

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    To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

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    The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.