Seriously Simple: Luxurious lobster dish is extravagant, memorably delicious
As the heat descends upon us in the summer, I am reminded that salads are the way to go. And no-cook salads are even better. I love lobster, but I find it costly. So I like to reserve it for special meals.
In this elegant salad, sweet lobster meat is dressed with a lemony mayonnaise, studded with bright orange salmon roe, and decorated with sprigs of dill and a spoonful of salmon roe. Orange salmon roe, often called salmon caviar, adds a crisp, slightly salty flavor to the lobster meat salad. You can find salmon roe at markets, fish markets and at Russian delis.
The salmon roe should have a briny flavor and texture that pops when you eat it. Once you have enjoyed this colorful roe, you can add it to other dishes like omelets, put it on top of potatoes or mix it with sour cream for a dip.
Look for Maine or cold-water lobsters for a sweet flavor. You can ask your fishmonger to cook and split the lobsters for you, which will make this truly Seriously Simple to prepare.
Cold Lobster Salad with Caviar-Dill Mayonnaise
Serves 4
2 lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds each, boiled or steamed, and chilled
For the dressing:
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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