Ted Kennedys Favorite Lobster Salad Recipes

TED KENNEDY'S FAVORITE LOBSTER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn and then scrape off the kernels over a bowl and set aside.
• Put the tomatoes, avocado and corn into a bowl and add the lobster meat and toss gently.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, with the milk and mix until smooth.
• Sprinkle the lobster mixture with dill, salt and pepper, then add the mayonnaise mixture and stir briefly so the sauce barely holds the rest of the ingredients together.
• Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

IMITATION CRAB (OR LOBSTER) SALAD

Steps:

• Mix it all up and enjoy.
• Serving ideas:.
• Over a bed of lettuce.
• In an opened tomato.
• With more fruit around the edge.
• On crackers.
• As a sandwich.

TARRAGON LOBSTER SALAD

Steps:

• Plunge 2 live lobsters headfirst into an 8 quart pot of boiling salted water.
• Loosely cover pot and cook over moderately high heat for 9 minutes from the time they entered the water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool.
• Return water to a boil and repeat with the next 2 lobsters.
• While the lobsters are cooking, combine shallot, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• When lobsters are cool, remove meat from lobster, discard tomalley, roe (if any) and shells.
• Cut meat into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Whisk mayonnaise, tarragon, and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper into shallot mixture.
• Add lobster meat to the mayo blend and toss gently to coat.
• If serving on hot dog buns, butter and grill or toast the buns if desired.
• Enjoy this simple and delicious rite of summer!

LUSCIOUS LOBSTER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix everything together in a bowl.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Enjoy!

LOBSTER CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In the fridgerator, chill 4 nice dinner plates.
• CAESAR DRESSING: Whisk first 6 ingredients together until combined. Whisk in olive oil to form a smooth dressing. Stir in cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Yields approximately 1 cup).
• GARLIC CROUTONS: Add oil and garlic to a saute pan and saute garlic over moderate heat so that it slowly browns (approximately 5 minutes). Be careful garlic doesn't burn or it will become bitter. Remove garlic and discard.
• Raise heat and saute bread cubes in a single layer until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Toss with parsley and lemon zest while still warm. Store in an air tight container if not using immediately.
• ASSEMBLY: Carefully remove lobster meat from shell, reserving heads and tail for plate garnish if desired. Set meat aside.
• Cut and arrange romaine hearts and frisee attractively on chilled plates. Lightly toss celery root with half the dressing and arrange on top of lettuces.
• Slice lobster tails into medallions and place on top of celery root. Place a shelled claw portion on top of this.
• Drizzle remaining dressing on lettuces and scatter croutons and shaved Parmesan over top. Garnish with salmon caviar, and chervil Serve immediately.