Best Shrimp Lobster And Jicama Salad Recipes

ASIAN SESAME LOBSTER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Cut lobster meat or shrimp into bite-size pieces. Trim peas and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch slices. Cut cabbage, jícama, and carrots into thin julienne strips. Diagonally cut scallion greens into thin slices, reserving white parts for another use. Lobster or shrimp and vegetables may be prepared up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled separately, covered.
• In a dry small heavy skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and transfer to a small bowl to cool.
• Just before serving, in a large bowl toss lobster or shrimp, peas, cabbage, jícama, and carrots with dressing and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.

SHRIMP, JICAMA AND CHILE VINEGAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix rice vinegar, sugar, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a bowl; stir until sugar has dissolved.
• Place jicama and 1/3 of the vinegar dressing in a resealable plastic bag; seal and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Place shrimp in a separate resealable plastic bag with 1/3 of the dressing; seal and refrigerate for 1 hour. Refrigerate remaining vinegar dressing.
• Arrange alternate slices of tomatillo and tomato around the edge of a salad plate.
• Mound marinated jicama in the center of the plate and top with marinated shrimp.
• Pour remaining 1/3 of the dressing over salad.

SHRIMP-AND-JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the jicama, minced coriander leaves, mint, salt, sugar and lime juice and toss. Split the shrimp in half and add them to the salad. Cover and refrigerate from 1 to 4 hours. Garnish with the peanuts, shallots and coriander and serve.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH GLASS NOODLES AND JíCAMA

Steps:

• Plunge 2 lobsters headfirst into a 10- to 12-quart pot of boiling salted water (see Tips, page 129) and cook, covered, 6 minutes for 1 1/4-pound lobsters or 7 minutes for 1 1/2-pound lobsters, from time lobsters enter water. Transfer with tongs to sink to drain. Return water to a boil and cook remaining lobsters in 2 batches in same manner.
• When lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove meat from tail and claws. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells, then scrape off any coagulated white albumin from meat with point of a small knife. Cut meat into 3/4-inch pieces and chill, covered, at least 1 hour.
• Blend lime juice, brown sugar, mustard, and salt in a blender until combined. With motor running, add oil in a slow, steady stream and blend until dressing is emulsified. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
• Soak noodles in cold water until pliable, about 15 minutes, then drain in a colander. Cut noodles in half with kitchen shears.
• Cook noodles in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain noodles well and rinse under cold water until cool, then drain well again.
• Stir together lobster, herbs, and 6 tablespoons dressing.
• Toss together noodles, jicama, remaining dressing, and table salt to taste, then divide among 6 plates and top each serving with a mound of lobster salad. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.