Lobster is tasty so enjoy my three favorite lobster recipes!

In many parts of the world lobster is a seasonal treat. Here are my three favorite lobster recipes.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

3 1 1/4-pound live lobsters
¾ pound red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 pound plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from 2 large ears of corn)
½ cup (packed) thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Additional fresh basil leaves

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Drop 1 lobster headfirst into water. Boil until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobster to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining lobsters. Cool lobsters.

Twist claws and tails off lobsters. Crack claws and claw joints; remove meat. Remove lobster meat from tails. Cut lobster meat into ½-inch cubes. (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.)

Steam potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes. Cool onion.

Place tomatoes, corn, sliced basil, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Add lobster and onion to potatoes; mix in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mound lobster and potato salad in center of platter. Spoon tomato and corn salad around. Garnish with additional basil leaves. Makes 6 servings

LOBSTER WITH ROASTED GARLIC-POTATO SALAD AND COLESLAW

18 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 small red-skinned new potatoes, cut into wedges
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 cups sliced green cabbage
2 cups sliced purple cabbage
2 carrots, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
2 1 1/2-pound live lobsters

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss garlic with oil in small baking dish. Cover; bake until tender, about 1 hour. Cool. Remove garlic from skin and mash in bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cumin. Set aside. Steam potatoes until tender, about 13 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cool. Add 1/2 cup onions, eggs, and 1/2 cup dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss all cabbage, carrots, remaining chopped onions and remaining dressing in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Potato salad and coleslaw can be made 6 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate separately.)

Drop lobsters headfirst into large pot of boiling water. Cover; cook until shells are bright red and centers are opaque, about 9 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobsters, shell side down, to work surface. Place tip of large knife into center of each lobster and cut lengthwise in half from center to end of head (knife may not cut through shell); then cut in half from center to end of tail. Use poultry shears to cut through shell if necessary.

Serve lobster halves with potato salad and coleslaw. Makes 4 servings.

BOILED LOBSTERS WITH TARRAGON BUTTER
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

two 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
1 shallot
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Fill a 6-quart pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil. Plunge lobsters headfirst into water and boil, covered, 7 to 8 minutes.

Transfer lobsters with tongs to a colander and drain head down to remove excess liquid.

Finely chop shallot. In a small saucepan melt butter with shallot, tarragon, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Arrange lobsters on a platter and using kitchen shears remove thin, hard membrane from underside of each tail by cutting just inside outer edge of shell.

Spoon some tarragon butter over each lobster tail and serve remainder on the side. Serves 2

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	Three Favorite Lobster Recipes
Lobster is tasty so enjoy my three favorite lobster recipes!