Curried Lobster Salad Food

CURRY LOBSTER

Steps:

• Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the curry powder with a wooden spoon until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
• While stirring, gradually add the onions. Cook for about 2 minutes, and then add the garlic. Cook until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the lobster and 2 cups water. Stir to combine the ingredients, then cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the lid and add a pinch more curry powder if needed to deepen the color.
• Remove the cover and add the bell peppers, scallions and thyme. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients and let cook at a low simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Scotch bonnet, 2 pinches of salt and 1 pinch of black pepper. Add the butter and stir to melt, then remove from the heat and serve.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH CURRIED MANGO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in chives and shallots. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Bring heavy large saucepan of water to boil. Add beans and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl of cold water. Drain. Repeat process with asparagus. Cut asparagus, beans, bell pepper, greens and cilantro in large bowl. Drizzle some dressing over and toss lightly. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
• Arrange salad on plates. Fan lobster decoratively. Garnish with tomatoes and drizzle remaining dressing over.

LOBSTER ROLLS WITH CURRY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Split the rolls and brush with olive oil or butter. Grill, split-side down, until golden, about 30 to 45 seconds. Fill each roll with some of the lobster salad and serve immediately.
• Curry Mayonnaise:
• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add curry powder and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water and cook a few minutes longer. Remove mixture from heat and let cool.
• Place curry mixture, mayonnaise and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper,to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CURRIED LOBSTER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except the lobster, in a bowl.
• Fold in the lobster meat and serve however you prefer.
• *You may prefer to chill before serving.

LOBSTER SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Fill a large steamer or pot with about 2 inches of water. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the water, then add the squeezed lemon halves and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Place the lobsters in the steamer basket or directly in the pot; cover and steam until the shells turn bright red, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pot with tongs and rinse under cold water to cool slightly.
• Remove the meat from the lobster shells. Roughly chop the lobster meat into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, juice of the remaining lemon, mustard and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add the lobster, celery and any mix-ins. Toss to combine and season with salt.
• Divide the lobster salad among the lettuce cups and sprinkle with the chives.

CURRIED CRAB SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder in a bowl. Stir in the crabmeat, cucumber, cilantro and diced chile. Add the scallions, reserving some of the dark green parts for topping. Season with salt.
• Divide among the lettuce cups. Top with the reserved scallion greens and the sliced chile. Serve with lime wedges.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH CURRIED MANGO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in blender (through curry powder); blend until smooth --
• Stir in chives and shallots.
• Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
• *Can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.
• Bring heavy large saucepan of water to boil.
• Add beans and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl of cold water;. drain.
• Repeat process with asparagus.
• Cut asparagus, beans, bell pepper, greens and cilantro in large bowl.
• Drizzle some dressing over and toss lightly.
• Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
• Arrange salad on plates.
• Fan lobster decoratively.
• Garnish with tomatoes and drizzle remaining dressing over.