Lobster Salad With Glass Noodles And Jícama 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.

LOBSTER SALAD CANAPES

Steps:

• Plunge lobster headfirst into a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Cook lobster, partially covered, over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time it enters water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool.
• While lobster is cooling, cut each cucumber slice with scalloped cutter (if using), discarding trimmings. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice (to taste), jalapeño, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
• When lobster is cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tail, discarding tomalley, roe, and shells. Cut meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Add lobster, mango, celery, onion, and cilantro to dressing and toss well.
• Top each cucumber round with 1 rounded teaspoon lobster salad.

LOBSTER WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Steam the lobsters 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then remove the meat from the shells and dice it.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add noodles and cook three minutes, stirring to keep them separated. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain them again. Place them in a colander lined with a paper towel to reduce moisture.
• Heat the peanut oil in a wok or a large skillet. Add the onions and saute until tender. Stir in the mushrooms and saute until they wilt. Add the garlic and all but one tablespoon of the scallions and saute briefly.
• Add the lobster meat, then add the noodles to the pan and mix well. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and vinegar and toss to combine all the ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with coriander, toss again, then transfer to a warm serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining scallions and serve.