(WTNH) — Farm chef Sherry Swanson makes a summer salad with lobster and fresh vegetables.
Salad
2 – 1.5 pound lobsters
3 ears sweet corn, kernels removed from cob
1 avocado, ½ inch dice
1 tomato, ½ inch dice
1 yellow pepper, ½ inch dice
1 head fennel, sliced thin, fronds reserved for garnish
½ cup scallions, sliced thin on a bias
¼ cup fresh basil, chiffonade
¼ cup fresh tarragon, chopped fine
1 jalapeño, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
In a large pot place 2 inches of salted water, set a steaming rack on top and steam your lobsters for 12-14 minutes. Cool the lobsters. Remove the meat and cut into 1/2 pieces and set aside to chill.
Add a tablespoon of butter to a sauté pan. When the butter melts add the corn kernels and edamame and sauté for about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, citrus juices and white wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the chilled lobster with the rest of the salad ingredients and drizzle about 2/3 of the vinaigrette over the lobster mixture and toss gently. Taste for seasoning adding more salt and pepper or vinaigrette as needed.