Tarragon Lobster Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Tarragon Lobster Salad
45 min.
6
198kcal

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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of coastal cuisine with our delightful Tarragon Lobster Salad. Perfectly designed for those who appreciate a gluten-free and dairy-free meal, this elegantly simple dish is a celebration of fresh, high-quality ingredients that will transport your taste buds straight to a seaside escape.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a dish that’s not only impressive but also healthy, with each serving containing a mere 198 calories. The star of this recipe, the succulent lobster, is cooked to perfection and paired with a zesty tarragon and lemon dressing that highlights its natural sweetness. Complemented by the subtle crunch of finely chopped shallots, this salad brings a refreshing brightness that makes it ideal for lunch or as a sophisticated side dish at your next gathering.

What sets this Tarragon Lobster Salad apart is not just its flavor, but its versatility. Whether you’re serving it as a main course at a summer brunch, a delightful side for your dinner party, or as a decadent lunch on a sunny afternoon, this dish is sure to impress even the most discerning palates. It’s an exquisite way to treat yourself and your loved ones to the riches of the ocean while keeping it healthy and enjoyable.

So why wait? Dive into this culinary adventure and discover the delicate balance of flavors in this Tarragon Lobster Salad—an experience that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons tarragon fresh finely chopped
  •  juice of lemon fresh
  • lb live lobsters 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Plunge 2 live lobsters headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Loosely cover pot and cook lobsters over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time they enter water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool.
  2. Return water to a boil and cook remaining 2 lobsters in same manner.
  3. While lobsters are cooking, combine shallot, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  4. When lobsters are cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tails. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells (or save for another use).
  5. Cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
  6. Whisk mayonnaise, tarragon, and 1/4teaspoon black pepper into shallot mixture.
  7. Add lobster meat and toss gently to coat.
  8. • Lobsters may be cooked and shelled 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.• Lobster salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories198kcal
Protein45%
Fat48.33%
Carbs6.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25
Glycemic Load
1.14
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
18.215217379772%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.5kcal
9.87%
Fat:10.45g
16.08%
Saturated Fat:1.73g
10.83%
Carbohydrates:3.24g
1.08%
Net Carbohydrates:2.74g
1%
Sugar:0.97g
1.08%
Cholesterol:166.52mg
55.51%
Sodium:618.94mg
26.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.9g
43.79%
Selenium:81.29µg
116.13%
Copper:1.74mg
87.05%
Zinc:4.63mg
30.9%
Vitamin B12:1.6µg
26.71%
Phosphorus:220.71mg
22.07%
Vitamin K:20.36µg
19.39%
Vitamin B5:1.9mg
18.97%
Magnesium:58.85mg
14.71%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.36%
Calcium:138.2mg
13.82%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.28%
Vitamin B3:2.25mg
11.27%
Potassium:365.04mg
10.43%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.16%
Iron:1.23mg
6.85%
Folate:24.07µg
6.02%
Vitamin C:3.89mg
4.72%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.18%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.64%
Vitamin A:111.86IU
2.24%
Fiber:0.5g
2.01%
Source:Epicurious