Lobster Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Lobster Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
45 min.
4
154kcal

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Lobster Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette, a dish that perfectly balances elegance and simplicity. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Imagine succulent lobster meat, freshly cooked to perfection, paired with the crispness of Bibb lettuce and the aromatic notes of tarragon and parsley. Each bite is a celebration of freshness and sophistication.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad is versatile enough to serve as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a main course that will impress your guests. With only 154 calories per serving, you can enjoy this gourmet experience without any guilt. The tarragon vinaigrette, made with fresh lemon juice and olive oil, adds a zesty kick that elevates the dish to new heights.

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply treating yourself to a luxurious meal at home, this Lobster Salad is sure to be a showstopper. Garnished with fresh tarragon sprigs, it not only tastes divine but also looks stunning on the plate. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the rich flavors of the sea combined with the freshness of garden herbs. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound bibb lettuce 
  • 1.5 teaspoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons tarragon fresh chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • pound live lobsters 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons salt 
  •  shallots minced
  • servings garnish: tarragon sprigs fresh
  • quarts water 
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Bring 4 quarts water and salt to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Plunge lobsters, head first, into boiling water; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes; drain and cool.
  2. Break off large claws and legs. Crack claw and leg shells using a seafood or nut cracker; remove meat and set aside.
  3. Break off tails.
  4. Remove stomachs and intestinal veins.
  5. Cut shell of tail segments lengthwise on the underside. Pry open the tail segments; remove meat, and cut into1/2-inch slices. Chill lobster meat.
  6. Combine minced shallots and next 7 ingredients in a jar; cover jar tightly, and shake vigorously.
  7. Arrange lettuce on individual salad plates; top with lobster, and drizzle with shallot mixture.
  8. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories154kcal
Protein46.1%
Fat37.58%
Carbs16.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.5
Glycemic Load
1.05
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.322608698969%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:154.21kcal
7.71%
Fat:6.53g
10.05%
Saturated Fat:0.99g
6.2%
Carbohydrates:6.39g
2.13%
Net Carbohydrates:4.54g
1.65%
Sugar:2.33g
2.59%
Cholesterol:120.97mg
40.32%
Sodium:4092.93mg
177.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.03g
36.07%
Vitamin K:120.18µg
114.45%
Selenium:61.52µg
87.88%
Vitamin A:3838.07IU
76.76%
Copper:1.48mg
74.22%
Folate:103.68µg
25.92%
Zinc:3.82mg
25.48%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.12%
Phosphorus:205.48mg
20.55%
Vitamin B12:1.19µg
19.84%
Calcium:176.69mg
17.67%
Magnesium:70.4mg
17.6%
Potassium:572.18mg
16.35%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
16.03%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.15%
Iron:2.49mg
13.82%
Vitamin C:10.51mg
12.74%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.23%
Vitamin B3:2.11mg
10.57%
Fiber:1.84g
7.37%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.56%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.56%
Source:My Recipes