Saffron Lobster Salad On Grilled Fingerlings Food

GRILLED FINGERLING POTATO SALAD WITH LOBSTER AND WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Whisk together the mustards, honey, vinegar and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified and stir in the cilantro. Let sit at room temperature until ready to use.
• Heat grill to medium.
• Brush potatoes with canola oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until lightly golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing, and toss to coat. Add the lobster and the watercress, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and serve.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH SAFFRON POTATOES AND CRISPY LEEKS

Steps:

• Cook lobster in boiling water for 3 1/2 minutes. Remove from water and set aside to cool.
• To make vinaigrette, in a deep bowl mix together sherry vinegar, olive oil, truffle oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Heat 1/4-inch of oil in a deep saute pan to 350 degrees F.
• To prepare the leeks, boil in water for 1 minute. Dry the leeks completely then fry them in the oil until crispy. Remove from pan immediately, drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
• To prepare the potato, peel in a cylindrical shape. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add a pinch of saffron. Add the potato and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Slice the potato into 5 (1/2-inch thick) medallions. Place in a bowl with shallots, 1/2 of the chives and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Add the truffle. Toss potatoes with the vinaigrette a few times to marinate. Place potatoes in the center of a plate.
• Shell the lobster and cut the meat into 1/2-inch medallions. Place the lobster in a bowl and toss with 3 to 4 tablespoons of vinaigrette. Heat lobster by placing the bowl in hot water for approximately 1 minute. Place lobster on top of potatoes. Place leeks on top of lobster. Finish the plate with a pinch of lobster roe and the rest of the chopped chives.

SAFFRON LOBSTER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the white wine and garlic in a large pot and bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat. Add the lobsters, cover and steam for 12 minutes. Take the lobsters out of the pot. Set aside to cool. When the lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove the tail and claw meat from the shell and cut it into bite-size pieces. Refrigerate.
• Strain the lobster broth through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until it reduces to 1/4 cup, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the saffron and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool. Cut the potatoes in half. Set aside.
• Pour the cooled lobster sauce into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, lobster and basil. Toss gently. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

GRILLED LOBSTER SALAD WITH ORANGE TARRAGON DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare dressing by whisking tarragon, juice and zest of 2 oranges, Dijon mustard and oil together in a medium bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and white pepper.
• Set aside 1/4 cup of the dressing to use as a marinade for the lobster tails.
• Spoon some of the marinade onto the lobster meet through the spilt in the shells.
• Prepare grill for medium high heat. Place lobster on the grill split side up.
• Grill lobster tails for 8 minutes per side or until meat is opaque and can be easily pulled from the shells.
• On 4 serving plates place lettuce leaves as a bed for the salad.
• Remove the lobster meat from the shell and cut each tail in half lengthwise.
• Top lettuce leaves with lobster meat, avocado, tomato, bell pepper, onion and segments of the two remaining oranges.
• Drizzle each serving with dressing; pass additional dressing on the side.