A Limoncello Lobster Cocktail |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This may take a bit of time to put together, but is scrumptious with the final outcome! Enjoy! :) Ingredients:
2 lbs. of fresh lobster tails |
olive oil |
sea salt and white pepper |
juice of 2 grapefruits |
1/4 cup limoncello liqueur (see my recipe) |
fresh lemon grass stalks for garnish |
Directions:
1. Split each lobster tail and clean. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Brush with grapefruit juice and limoncello and let sit for 20 minutes. Frequently bast with additional grapefruit juice and limoncello.
3. Grill the lobsters over hot coals until done, once again brush with juice and limoncello.
4. The cook time is 5-7 minutes, do not overcook.
5. Remove meat from shells and separate into chunks. Divide between 4 martini glasses.
6. Top with Limoncello Salsa (recipe to follow) and Vinaigrette (recipe to follow).
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8. Limoncello Salsa:
9. Ingredients:
10. 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
11. 1 English cucumber, diced
12. 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
13. 1/2 sweet onion, diced
14. 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
15. Zest of 1 lemon (Meyer)
16. Preparation:
17. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
18. * Vinaigrette:
19. Ingredients:
20. 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
21. 1 tablespoon limoncello liqueur
22. 2 tablespoons minced chives
23. 2 tablespoons lemon zest
24. 1 tablespoon honey mustard
25. 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
26. 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
27. Preparation:
28. Whisk together the melon juice, limoncello, chives, lemon zest and mustard until smooth. Slowly add the oil while whisking until the dressing thickens. Add the parsley and pour over lobster and salsa cocktails.
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