Best 10 Lobster Salad With Grapefruit Avocado And Hearts Of Palm Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite Lobster Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Hearts of Palm, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This delectable dish features succulent lobster meat, perfectly cooked to retain its natural sweetness, complemented by the vibrant acidity of grapefruit segments and the creamy richness of ripe avocado. Crisp hearts of palm add a delightful crunch, while a zesty dressing of mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard brings all the elements together in a symphony of flavors. Discover the secrets behind this exceptional dish and elevate your next gathering with a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

In addition to the Lobster Salad, this article also offers a collection of equally enticing recipes that will satisfy any palate. Embark on a culinary journey with the refreshing Avocado and Grapefruit Salad, a vibrant combination of creamy avocado, juicy grapefruit, and a hint of mint, dressed in a tangy honey-lime vinaigrette. For a hearty and flavorful main course, try the Grilled Lobster with Lemon Butter Sauce, where succulent lobster tails are grilled to perfection and bathed in a luscious lemon butter sauce. If you're craving a taste of the sea, the Seafood Paella is a must-try, featuring an array of seafood delicacies, such as shrimp, mussels, and calamari, simmered in a flavorful broth infused with saffron. And for a delightful side dish, the hearts of palm salad with avocado and grapefruit dressing offers a crisp and refreshing complement to any meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LOBSTER, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Low/No Sugar     Grapefruit     Lobster     Avocado     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb) live lobster
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pink or ruby-red grapefruit
1 firm-ripe California avocado
1 oz baby arugula (2 cups)
Coarse sea salt to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Plunge lobster headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water . Cook, covered, over high heat 6 minutes (for 1 1/4-lb lobster) or 7 minutes (for 1 1/2-lb lobster) from time it enters water. Transfer with tongs to sink to drain.
  • When lobster is cool enough to handle, remove meat from tail and claws, keeping meat intact. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells. Chill lobster, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • While lobster chills, stir together shallot, lemon juice, and table salt in a small bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Add oil in a stream, whisking.
  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruit with a sharp knife. Cut segments free from membranes and transfer segments to paper towels to drain.
  • Halve avocado lengthwise, discarding pit. (Save 1 half, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for another use.) Halve remaining avocado half lengthwise and peel, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  • Cut lobster tail meat crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide avocado and all of lobster meat between 2 salad plates and arrange grapefruit around them. Top with arugula and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt (if using) and serve immediately.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO, AND HEARTS OF PALM



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Grapefruit brightens a lobster salad made with avocados and hearts of palm.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lobsters, 1 1/4 pounds each
2 ruby-red or pink grapefruits
1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon basil or regular basil, plus leaves for garnish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
4 hearts of palm, cut in 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 large head Boston lettuce (8 ounces), well washed and dried

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring two inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Steam lobsters for 10 minutes; transfer to ice bath to cool. Break off claws and tails; use bodies to make a stock, or discard. Split tail lengthwise with a sharp knife; remove meat. Slice tail into bite-size pieces. Remove claws from shells, keeping whole if possible. Chill lobster meat in the refrigerator.
  • Supreme the grapefruit: Cut ends off grapefruit; remove peel, pith, and outer membranes. Lift sections away from the membranes, and reserve. Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from membranes into a bowl for dressing.
  • Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, juice, and lemon basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in olive oil; adjust seasoning.
  • Cut avocados into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; coat with a little grapefruit juice to prevent discoloration. In a large bowl, combine avocado, lobster, grapefruit, and hearts of palm. Line individual glass serving dishes with lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; add to lobster mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss. Fill lettuce leaves with salad; garnish with lemon basil, and serve immediately.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 sevrings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
4 ripe Hass avocados
2 large red grapefruits

Steps:

  • Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
  • Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

LOBSTER AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
2 live lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds/675 g each
2 large grapefruits
1 avocado
Squeeze of lemon
2 to 3 green onions
2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons almond, hazelnut or walnut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil a very large pot of water. Salt it and add the lobsters head first. Put the lid on the pot and boil until bright red and cooked, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • While the lobster is cooking, peel the grapefruits to the quick, cutting first the top and bottom off, then cutting the skin off around them, removing all the pith. Cut the grapefruit sections with a knife into a large bowl to catch the juice, and squeeze the remaining juice out of the membrane into the bowl as well.
  • To remove the lobster meat, twist off the claws. Use the back of a chef's knife to crack both sides of the claws. Pull off the shell and reserve the meat. Use a pick to pull the meat out of the tube-like limbs attached to the claws. Now, twist the tails off the bodies. Lay them flat on their side and press down to crack the center. Pull out the meat. Discard the bodies and shells, or use them to make lobster bisque.
  • Chop the lobster meat into large chunks for the salad and add it to the grapefruit. Cut the avocado and add it to the bowl, along with a generous squeeze of lemon to keep its color. Chop the green onions, including the green parts, and add along with the parsley leaves. Add the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss. Taste, adjusting the seasonings (and adding a little lemon zest if you like) and serve.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1 1/4-pound live lobsters
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus 1/2 lime for squeezing
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sea salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 handfuls watercress, stems removed
4 cups curly leaf lettuce, in pieces
1 cup thinly sliced hearts of palm
1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Put 3/4-inch water in a stockpot, cover, and bring to a boil. Place one lobster in pot, and cover. When it begins to steam (about 30 seconds), cook for 10 minutes. Remove lobster, and let cool; repeat with second lobster. Reserve cooking juices. Remove tail meat, leg meat and claws from shells, and cut in 1/8-inch slices.
  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Gradually whisk in olive oil until thickened, then whisk in one tablespoon lobster juices.
  • On large platter, arrange greens, hearts of palm and avocado. Lay lobster slices in overlapping rows. Sprinkle with lime and lemon juice, then pour vinaigrette on top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 480, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1391 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

LOBSTER AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Gourmet. Jan 04. If you don't want to cook a live lobster for this recipe, buy 2/3 pound cooked lobster meat from your seafood shop. Fresh crab would be nice in this too.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lobster

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 live lobster
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pink grapefruit
1 firm-ripe california avocado
1 ounce baby arugula (2 cups)
coarse sea salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Plunge lobster headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water . Cook, covered, over high heat 6 minutes (for 1 1/4-lb lobster) or 7 minutes (for 1 1/2-lb lobster) from time it enters water. Transfer with tongs to sink to drain.
  • When lobster is cool enough to handle, remove meat from tail and claws, keeping meat intact. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells. Chill lobster, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • While lobster chills, stir together shallot, lemon juice, and table salt in a small bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Add oil in a stream, whisking.
  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruit with a sharp knife. Cut segments free from membranes and transfer segments to paper towels to drain.
  • Halve avocado lengthwise, discarding pit. (Save 1 half, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for another use.) Halve remaining avocado half lengthwise and peel, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  • Cut lobster tail meat crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide avocado and all of lobster meat between 2 salad plates and arrange grapefruit around them. Top with arugula and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt (if using) and serve immediately.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lobsters, 1 1/4 pounds each
2 ruby-red or pink grapefruits
1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon basil or regular basil, plus leaves for garnish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
4 hearts of palm, cut in 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 large head Boston lettuce (8 ounces), well washed and dried

Steps:

  • # Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring two inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Steam lobsters for 10 minutes; transfer to ice bath to cool. Break off claws and tails; use bodies to make a stock, or discard. Split tail lengthwise with a sharp knife; remove meat. Slice tail into bite-size pieces. Remove claws from shells, keeping whole if possible. Chill lobster meat in the refrigerator. # Supreme the grapefruit: Cut ends off grapefruit; remove peel, pith, and outer membranes. Lift sections away from the membranes, and reserve. Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from membranes into a bowl for dressing. # Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, juice, and lemon basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in olive oil; adjust seasoning. # Cut avocados into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; coat with a little grapefruit juice to prevent discoloration. In a large bowl, combine avocado, lobster, grapefruit, and hearts of palm. Line individual glass serving dishes with lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; add to lobster mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss. Fill lettuce leaves with salad; garnish with lemon basil, and serve immediately.

HEARTS OF PALM AND AVOCADO SALAD



Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans hearts of palm or 4 to 6 ounces fresh hearts of palm, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
6 avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons paprika
Coarse salt, (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place palm and avocado in a large bowl, drizzling lime juice and olive oil over them. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 Main courses

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lobsters - (1 1/4 lbs ea)
2 ruby-red or pink grapefruits
1 tbl finely-minced shallots
1 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbl white wine vinegar
1 tbl chopped fresh lemon or regular basil
Basil leaves for garnish
Coarse salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 x avocados peeled, pitted
4 x palm hearts cut 1/2" rounds
1 lrg Boston lettuce head - (8-oz) well washed, dried

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring two inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Steam lobsters for 10 minutes; transfer to ice bath to cool. Break off claws and tails; use bodies to make a stock, or discard. Split tail lengthwise with a sharp knife; remove meat. Slice tail into bite-size pieces. Remove claws from shells, keeping whole if possible. Chill lobster meat in the refrigerator. Supreme the grapefruit: Cut ends off grapefruit; remove peel, pith, and outer membranes. Lift sections away from the membranes, and reserve. Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from membranes into a bowl for dressing. Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, juice, and lemon basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in olive oil; adjust seasoning. Cut avocados into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; coat with a little grapefruit juice to prevent discoloration. In a large bowl, combine avocado, lobster, grapefruit, and hearts of palm. Line individual glass serving dishes with lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; add to lobster mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss. Fill lettuce leaves with salad; garnish with lemon basil, and serve immediately.

ENDIVE SPEARS WITH LOBSTER, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT



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Crab or shrimp may be substituted for the lobster in this party-ready hors d'oeuvre.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pink grapefruit, peel and pith removed
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 ounces cooked lobster meat
4 heads Belgian endive (about 8 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 sprigs fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Using a small paring knife, remove sections from grapefruit. If sections are too large, cut in half crosswise. Set aside.
  • Slice avocado into 1/8-inch-thick slices; cut slices into 1-inch lengths. Toss in bowl with lemon juice, and set aside.
  • Cut lobster into bite-size pieces; set aside.
  • Trim bottoms from endives; separate spears. Place a grapefruit section on top of each endive spear. Top with piece of avocado, then a piece of lobster. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with tarragon. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, succulent lobster, ripe avocados, and juicy grapefruit are essential for a flavorful salad. Choose heart of palm that is tender and crisp.
  • Cook the lobster properly: Overcooked lobster is tough and chewy. Boil or steam the lobster just until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per pound.
  • Chill the lobster before assembling the salad: This will help the lobster stay firm and prevent it from becoming rubbery.
  • Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is best. Avoid heavy dressings that will overpower the delicate flavors of the lobster, avocado, and grapefruit.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, or chives add a pop of color and flavor to the salad.

Conclusion:

Lobster salad with grapefruit, avocado, and hearts of palm is a light, refreshing, and elegant salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special salad to serve, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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