Bobby Flays Lobster Club with Crispy Serrano Ham and Watercress

• 1/4 cup pure olive oil
• 8 thin slices Serrano ham
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• Large pinch of saffron threads
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 8 slices brioche, preferably chipotle brioche, lightly toasted
• 2 bunches fresh watercress

1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
2. Carefully add 4 slices of the ham and cook until crispy on both sides, about 40 seconds per side.
3. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
4. Repeat with the remaining ham.
5. Bring the vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan, add the saffron, remove from the heat, and let steep for 10 minutes.
6. Strain, and let cool.
7. Whisk the mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, and garlic together in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
8. Add the celery, onion, and lobster meat, and gently fold to combine.
9. Add the tarragon, and season with salt and pepper.
10. Top 4 slices of the bread with the lobster salad, crispy Serrano ham, and watercress.
11. Top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread.

olive oil, serrano ham, red wine vinegar, threads, mayonnaise, honey, garlic, kosher salt, celery, red onion, fresh cooked lobster meat, tarragon

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bobby-flay-s-lobster-club-with-crispy-serrano-ham-and-watercress-375966 (may not work)