Lobster And Pineapple Salad With Basil And Mint Recipes

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• For the dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine the oil, Champagne vinegar, shallots, mustard, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Tightly close the lid and shake so the dressing is well combined.
• For the salad: Put the mixed greens and romaine in a large bowl. Add enough dressing so that each leaf is lightly coated when tossed. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Transfer the lettuce to a serving platter or bowl.
• Scatter the tomatoes and mozzarella balls over the salad along with the pine nuts and finally the basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, flour and cheese.
• Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch, 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Top with crushed crackers and drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water, and set it aside.
• In a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, or other heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chopped tomatoes, wine, water, onions, peppercorns, and tarragon sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat, uncovered; then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
• Raise the heat to high, add the lobster to the pot, and cover the pot immediately with a heavy, tightfitting lid. Steam the lobster for 13 minutes, until it is bright red and the long feelers are easily removed from their sockets. Immediately plunge the lobster into the bowl of ice water, and let it cool for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lobster from the ice water and set it on a rimmed baking sheet. Using kitchen shears, remove the lobster meat from the tail and claws. Use a knife to chop the lobster meat into bite- size pieces. You should have about 1 cup; set it aside.
• In a medium non-reactive mixing bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk in the 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne. Add the corn kernels and mix together. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Cut the tiniest heirloom tomatoes in half, and quarter the larger ones. Add the tomatoes to the corn mixture. Add the lobster, tarragon, and parsley, and mix gently to combine.
• In a medium bowl, gently mix the Bibb lettuce leaves with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, and season them lightly with salt and black pepper. Stack 2 lettuce leaves on each of four plates. Divide the lobster salad evenly among the lettuce cups, and serve immediately.

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• 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.

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• Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Spoon fruit into 6 small bowls or goblets. Drizzle Papaya-Mint Sauce over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with mint.

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• In a large bowl, mix together the lobster meat, yellow peppers, celery, onion, mayonnaise and pepper until evenly combined. Chill before serving.

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• In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey and jalapeño. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the red onion and toss to coat. Let marinate, 10 minutes.
• While the onions marinate, chop the watermelon and the pineapple into 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Add watermelon and pineapple to the vinaigrette and toss to coat; season to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
• When ready to serve, add feta and herbs to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Tajin, if using, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place the noodles in a large heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water.
• Stand until just tender; drain.
• Rinse under cold water, drain well and chop coarsely.
• Combine sauces, juice, sugar and chile in a small bowl.
• Combine noodles, prawns, sauce mixture, cucumber, tomato and herbs in a large bowl; toss gently.