2-Die-for Lobster Cocktail
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 Belgian endives
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat (from about 3 (1 1/2-pound) lobsters)
- Garnish: mesclun and fresh chives
- In a bowl stir together creme fraiche, zests, juices, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill sauce, covered, 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Cut 3 inches of cucumber crosswise into very thin slices and reserve.
- Reserve 8 endive leaves for garnish and cut remaining cucumber and endive into 2-inch long matchsticks.
- Just before serving, coarsely chop lobster and in another bowl stir together with 3/4 cup sauce.
- Stir matchstick vegetables into remaining sauce.
- Line 4 Martini glasses with reserved cucumber slices.
- Divide matchstick vegetable mixture among glasses and top with lobster salad.
- Cut reserved endive lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
- Garnish salad with endive, mesclun and chives.
creme fraiche, lemon zest, lime zest, orange zest, lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, tarragon, cucumber, endives, lobster
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/2-die-for-lobster-cocktail.html (may not work)