Best Crispy Lobster Skewers With Green Papaya And Mint Salad Recipes

White Gazpacho and Lobster Brochette image

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Time 1h26m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
1 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (white bread)
3 ounces verjus (white)
3/4 cup white seedless grapes
2 1/2 ounces cucumber juice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
Dash almond extract
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (1 1/2 pound) lobsters
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

For the gazpacho: Grind the almonds in blender or food processor using a portion of the pre-measured water to help puree the almonds. You will need to repeat this several times until the mixture is milky in appearance, pureeing for approximately 3 minutes.
Combine the remaining ingredients with the pureed almonds. Process this in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Strain thoroughly and chill for at least 1 hour.
For the lobster: Blanch the lobsters in a pot of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the lobsters from water and let cool. Preheat a grill pan on medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove the tails from the lobsters and crack the shells to remove the meat. Cut the tail meat into 1/2-inch pieces and put 3 pieces each onto 8 (5-inch) skewers. Coat the lobster with olive oil and season with lemon zest, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Grill the skewers for 2 to 3 minutes until the lobster is firm. Place the skewers in small glasses and pour the soup over the lobster. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.

Lobster Salad on Crispy Baguettes image

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Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds cooked lobster meat, picked over for shells and chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise, light or regular
1/4 cup lemon zest
Salt and pepper
1 fresh baguette, white or whole-wheat
1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch fresh chervil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix the lobster meat, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, lemon zest and salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve in the refrigerator. Cut the baguette into thin 1/4-inch slices. Lay out on a sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees F until lightly browned. When the bread is cool, spoon a generous amount of the lobster salad onto the baguette and garnish with a chervil sprig.