LOBSTER, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Low/No Sugar     Grapefruit     Lobster     Avocado     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb) live lobster
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pink or ruby-red grapefruit
1 firm-ripe California avocado
1 oz baby arugula (2 cups)
Coarse sea salt to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Plunge lobster headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water . Cook, covered, over high heat 6 minutes (for 1 1/4-lb lobster) or 7 minutes (for 1 1/2-lb lobster) from time it enters water. Transfer with tongs to sink to drain.
  • When lobster is cool enough to handle, remove meat from tail and claws, keeping meat intact. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells. Chill lobster, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • While lobster chills, stir together shallot, lemon juice, and table salt in a small bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Add oil in a stream, whisking.
  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruit with a sharp knife. Cut segments free from membranes and transfer segments to paper towels to drain.
  • Halve avocado lengthwise, discarding pit. (Save 1 half, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for another use.) Halve remaining avocado half lengthwise and peel, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  • Cut lobster tail meat crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide avocado and all of lobster meat between 2 salad plates and arrange grapefruit around them. Top with arugula and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt (if using) and serve immediately.

Adewuyi Adekunle
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Bhalu Butt
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover lobster.


India Smith
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


Md Pavel453
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


curt watson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Darshan Kaaji
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I love the unique flavor combination in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover lobster.


Malik Azeem
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch.


Zeyad Amr
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Farid Ahmed
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


kabelo salutu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover lobster.


Sufyan Ali
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


Josukage Kira (Shallow_soul Toxi)
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Shoib Ali
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This salad was delicious! The combination of lobster, avocado, and grapefruit was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.