How To Make Lobster Salad With Sweet Basil Vinaigrette
Lobster Salad with Sweet Basil Vinaigrette Recipe. As salads go, this is a class act - served as a delightful seafood snack or a cold but hearty appetiser, this will go down a treat at any dining table. Relish our Lobster Salad with Sweet Basil Vinaigrette recipe.
Step 2: Cook the basil
Bring water to a boil. Into the boiling water add the basil leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove and place onto a tray.
Step 3: Make the syrup
Put the water and sugar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat.
Step 4: Finish the vinaigrette
Into a blender add the cooked basil leaves and half of the syrup. Blend together until a purée is formed. Add the remaining syrup, the olive oil and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper. Blend once again to combine the ingredients.
Step 5: Cut the mango
Cut it in half and then into thin slices (be sure to discard the stone). Set aside for later.
Step 6: Cut the lime
Remove the top and bottom from the lime. Peel and slice it into segments.
Step 7: Assemble the salad
Put the lamb's lettuce, red lettuce, coriander, lime segments and mango slices in a bowl. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons of basil vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Step 8: Plate and serve
Heap a generous portion of the salad onto a serving plate. Add half a lobster tail, more salad and top with a little claw meat and a slice of mango. Finish by drizzling over a little more vinaigrette. A light summer salad, ideal for lunch by the pool.
