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Lobster Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Hearts of Palm

Lobster Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Hearts of Palm

Martha Stewart Living, July 2001 http://www.marthastewart.com/349909/lobster-salad-grapefruit-avocado-and-hearts-palm
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  • Yield Serves 8 as an appetizer

Ingredients

    • 4 lobsters, 1 1/4 pounds each
    • 2 ruby-red or pink grapefruits
    • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
    • 1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon basil or regular basil, plus leaves for garnish
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
    • 4 hearts of palm, cut in 1/2-inch-thick rounds
    • 1 large head Boston lettuce (8 ounces), well washed and dried

Directions

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring two inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Steam lobsters for 10 minutes; transfer to ice bath to cool. Break off claws and tails; use bodies to make a stock, or discard. Split tail lengthwise with a sharp knife; remove meat. Slice tail into bite-size pieces. Remove claws from shells, keeping whole if possible. Chill lobster meat in the refrigerator.
  2. Supreme the grapefruit: Cut ends off grapefruit; remove peel, pith, and outer membranes. Lift sections away from the membranes, and reserve. Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from membranes into a bowl for dressing.
  3. Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, juice, and lemon basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in olive oil; adjust seasoning.
  4. Cut avocados into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; coat with a little grapefruit juice to prevent discoloration. In a large bowl, combine avocado, lobster, grapefruit, and hearts of palm. Line individual glass serving dishes with lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; add to lobster mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss. Fill lettuce leaves with salad; garnish with lemon basil, and serve immediately.

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