SAFFRON LOBSTER SALAD

Saffron Lobster Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups dry white wine
1 clove garlic
2 1 1/2-to-2-pound lobsters
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
2 cups red bliss potatoes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 490, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 67 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1690 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams