Author Notes
Lobster isn’t a sometimes food in my life; it’s on every menu on Cape Cod. And it doesn’t hurt that I have a couple lobster traps in the water. Don’t get me wrong, I love a stuffed lobster or a roll, but this salad is a pleasant change for a hot summer day. The mild zucchini and sweet corn pull out those subtle flavors. It’s a happy bowl for a lunch entree or a side at the dinner table. —Just Me and The Clams
Ingredients
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3 lb
live lobster (I usually grab two about 1.5 pounds)
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1 lb
chopped zucchini
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1/3 cup
finely chopped onion
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kernels
from one ear of corn
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2 tablespoons
butter
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1 tablespoon
chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
Directions
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Add generous amounts of salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil. Generally, you’re supposed to have lobster in the pot for 8 mins per pound. This weight it per lobster, not how many pounds you have in the pot total. You can use the chart at http://www.meandtheclams.com/lobster-salad as a gauge for how long to boil.
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After boiling, set your lobster aside until it is cool enough to remove the meat. Remove the meat and chop roughly.
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Melt the butter in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onions, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and soft (about 2 minutes). Then add the zucchini and the corn. Saute for about 4-5 minutes, stirring. Lower the heat to low, and add in the lemon juice and the parsley.
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Stir the lobster into the pan to warm it up. Once it’s warm, add salt to taste, and serve.
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