Lobster salad with tostones is a delightful Caribbean dish that combines the succulent flavors of lobster and the crispy texture of tostones. Originating from Puerto Rico, this delectable dish is a popular appetizer or main course and is sure to impress your taste buds. The combination of sweet lobster, creamy mayonnaise, and tangy citrus makes for a refreshing and flavorful salad, while the crispy tostones provide a satisfying crunch. Whether you're looking for a special occasion meal or a casual lunch, lobster salad with tostones is a versatile dish that is both delicious and visually appealing.
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SWEET BANANA TOSTONES WITH CARIBBEAN LOBSTER AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD
Steps:
- In a large pot filled with water, add onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook the lobsters, and cook about 8 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the pot and allow them to cool.
- Make the dressing: Put all the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat it to 375 degrees F.
- Peel the plantains and slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices on the diagonal. Fry the plantains in batches until they are crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season them with salt.
- Remove the meat from the tails and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Slice hearts of palm into 1/4-inch disks. In a bowl, combine lobster meat, hearts of palm, and onion; add some of the dressing and toss gently to combine; taste and adjust seasoning. Place several plantain slices on a plate and generously pile on the salad. Garnish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
CLASSIC LOBSTER SALAD
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Toss the cooked, diced lobster meat with lemon juice and the celery.
- Gently stir in mayonnaise and then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Mound the lobster salad on lettuce leaves with a wedge of avocado, cucumber and tomatoes.
- This lobster salad can also be used as the sandwich filling for a lobster roll in a sweet bun or in traditional toasted hot dog buns with lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 4 Portions (4 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LOBSTER SALAD WITH GREENS AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
The sweetness of the lobster and tomatoes is balanced by a light but flavorful lemon-orange dressing. Tarragon adds a fresh zing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Plunge lobsters into water headfirst, and simmer, covered, for 11 minutes. (Do not let water boil.) Transfer lobsters to ice-water bath using tongs. Let stand for 10 minutes to cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk together oil, zests and juices, mustard, shallot, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Crack lobster claws, knuckles, and tails, and remove meat. Slice tail meat 1/2 inch thick, and leave claws and knuckles whole.
- Combine lobster, greens, tomato, and tarragon. Drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Garnish with tarragon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 g, Cholesterol 82 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 625 g
LOBSTER SALAD
This luscious and easy to prepare salad features succulent lobster tossed with yellow bell peppers, crunchy celery and spicy onions all in a creamy base.
Provided by FISHMONGERE
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the lobster meat, yellow peppers, celery, onion, mayonnaise and pepper until evenly combined. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 150.1 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
DENNIE'S FRESH LOBSTER SALAD
A delicious treat anytime! A simple lobster salad with butter and just a hint of mayonnaise so that you can still taste the sweet lobster meat. Serve on toasted rolls or croissants. You won't be disappointed!
Provided by DeniseM
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the lobster chunks into a medium bowl, and pour the melted butter over. Toss to coat, then stir in mayonnaise and season with black pepper. Cover and chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 495.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
LOBSTER SALAD WITH TOSTONES
A rich yet light lobster salad is paired with crispy tostones, the Caribbean's addictive twice-fried plantains for a stellar appetizer or lunch. You can also use a pound of shrimp in this recipe in place of the lobster; just reduce the cooking time by two minutes.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a pot, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Season with 1 tablespoon kosher salt; reduce heat to a simmer. Add lobster and cook until bright red and opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely.
- Using kitchen shears, cut each shell along length of tail. Remove meat and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine lobster meat with lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, scallions, and olive oil; season with sea salt.
- Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until a thermometer registers 375°F. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Trim both ends of plantains. Score plantain peels lengthwise with the tip of a paring knife and remove; cut plantains diagonally into 1-inch rounds. Working in batches, fry, turning, until golden and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to rack with a slotted spoon.
- Transfer fried plantains to a cutting board and, using the bottom of a measuring cup, flatten to 1/4-inch thickness (craggy edges are good). Bring oil temperature back to 375°F. Working in batches, fry flattened plantains (tostones) again until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to rack; immediately season with sea salt.
- Lightly mash sliced avocado onto tostones. Top with lobster mixture and serve with lime wedges.
LOBSTER SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES AND BASIL
This summery salad makes a fine celebratory lunch or cold supper and makes great use of seasonal vegetables. Everything is dressed with a bright basil vinaigrette. A dab of aioli on the side is a welcome option, too. The hardest part here is steaming the lobsters, but don't worry. It's easy - and economical - to do it yourself. Still, if the idea doesn't appeal, many fishmongers sell steamed lobsters for an additional fee. Or you can buy prepared lobster meat, though that's a bit more expensive. If you decide to do that, you'll need at least one-third pound per person.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot or in batches, so as not to crowd them, steam or boil the lobsters in seawater or heavily salted water. Add the bay leaf, peppercorns and allspice berries, if you wish. Depending on their size, cook the lobsters for 13 to 15 minutes. (Ask your fishmonger for recommended cooking time.) Let lobsters cool to room temperature on rimmed baking sheets.
- Using lobster crackers, kitchen shears or a mallet, crack shells and remove meat. Place the claw meat and knuckle meat in a container. Slice tail meat 1/2-inch thick and add to the container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the vinaigrette: Add garlic, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, parsley and basil leaves to a blender jar or food processor. Whiz until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Put cherry tomatoes in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper and add 3 tablespoons vinaigrette. Toss to combine. To another small bowl, add green beans and 3 tablespoons vinaigrette. Toss to combine.
- Arrange lobster meat in the center of a platter or divide among individual plates. Surround with tomato slices, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon cherry tomatoes over the tomato slices. Scatter green beans artfully. Tuck eggs and potatoes here and there (or serve potatoes separately). Finish with arugula or salad leaves.
- Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over everything. Garnish with the prettiest basil leaves. Serve aioli on the side, if using.
TARRAGON LOBSTER SALAD
This lobster salad is wonderful on its own-but piled onto a hot dog bun it becomes a perfect lobster roll.
Categories Salad Mayonnaise Lobster Summer Tarragon
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Plunge 2 live lobsters headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Loosely cover pot and cook lobsters over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time they enter water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool.
- Return water to a boil and cook remaining 2 lobsters in same manner.
- While lobsters are cooking, combine shallot, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- When lobsters are cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tails. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells (or save for another use). Cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Whisk mayonnaise, tarragon, and 1/4teaspoon black pepper into shallot mixture. Add lobster meat and toss gently to coat.
LOBSTER SALAD WITH FRESH TOMATOES
Steps:
- Fill the pot with 6 quarts water, add 6 tablespoons salt, and bring to a rolling boil. When the water is at a rolling boil, drop in the lobsters and start timing: cook them, uncovered, for 10 minutes total, after the water returns to the boiling point (and then keep it boiling). At the end of 10 minutes (or a couple of minutes longer if the lobsters are larger than 1 1/4 pounds), lift the lobsters from the pot, rinse with cold water, drain, and let them cool.
- Core the tomatoes, and cut them into wedges, about 1 inch thick; if you have cherry tomatoes, cut them in half. Chop the celery stalks crosswise into 1-inch pieces, and chop the leaves roughly. Toss tomatoes and celery together in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
- When the lobsters are cool enough to handle, twist and pull off the claws and knuckle segments where the knuckles attach to the front of the body. Lay the clawless lobsters flat on a cutting board, and split them in half lengthwise, from head to tail, with the heavy chef's knife. Separate the meaty tail piece from the carcass (or body) of the four split halves.
- Now cut the lobster into pieces of whatever size you like; put the pieces in a large mixing bowl as you work. Separate the knuckles from the claws, and crack open the shells of both knuckles and hard claw pincers with the thick edge of the knife blade, or kitchen shears, exposing the meat. Chop the knuckles into pieces at the joints.
- Cut the tail pieces crosswise into chunks, or leave them whole, which I prefer. Cut the carcass pieces crosswise in two, with the legs still attached (though you can cut the legs off). I like to leave the tomalley and roe in the body pieces, as a special treat while eating the salad. Alternatively, remove tomalley and roe and whisk them into the dressing (or remove them and discard, if not to your liking).
- To make the dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, chopped eggs, peperoncino, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour in the olive oil in a slow stream, whisking steadily to incorporate it into a smooth dressing.
- To serve: Add the tomatoes and celery to the bowl of lobster pieces. Pour in the dressing, and tumble everything together until evenly coated. Scatter the parsley on top, tumbling to distribute. Arrange the salad on a large platter, or compose individual servings on salad plates.
LOBSTER SALAD
Make and share this Lobster Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tiffany D.
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the lobster meat, peppers, celery, onion, mayonnaise and pepper until combined. Chill before serving. Spoon mixture into a ramekins to mold into shape, gently place into center of a plate maintaining it's form.
- slice avocado and place in center of plate.
- Spoon mixture into ramekins to mold into shape and chill.
- Gently place lobster salad filled ramekin on top of sliced avocado being careful to keep salad in its molded form.
- Garnish plate with sliced cherry tomatoes and cocktail sauce.
- Top with fresh arugula.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.3, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 827.8, Sodium 2795.6, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 112.2
LINDA'S LOBSTER SALAD SUPREME
I just created this tasty dish for my lunch today, and wanted to share it with all of you, because it was SOOOOOOOO GOOD! The pictures posted are on a sandwich plate, not a lg. plate. This salad is an individual serving, and you can double or triple the ingredients to make enough for however many you want to serve. It is just DELISH! I used Spring Salad mix to make the salad pictured, but I think next time I will just use plain lettuce. You can also substitute crab or shrimp in this lovely dish.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Lobster
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a med. size bowl, chop lobster meat.
- Chop celery and dill pickle chips, and add to bowl.
- Add Old Bay Seasoning and mayonnaise. If using lemon add now, to taste. Mix well.
- Arrange salad greens on a sandwich size plate.
- Scoop mix on top of greens.
- Garnish with paprika.
- Serve.
- Makes 1 lunch size salad serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 331.1, Sodium 1501.7, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 43.6
Tips:
- To make the lobster salad, boil the lobster until it is cooked through, then remove the meat from the shell. Chop the lobster meat into small pieces and combine it with mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
- For the tostones, slice the plantains into rounds and fry them in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain the tostones on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- To serve, place a scoop of lobster salad on top of each tostone. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley or cilantro.
- For a more flavorful lobster salad, use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream.
- If you don't have any plantains, you can substitute potato chips or crackers for the tostones.
- For a healthier version of this dish, bake the tostones instead of frying them.
Conclusion:
Lobster salad with tostones is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The lobster salad is creamy and flavorful, and the tostones are crispy and addictive. This dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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