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Lobster Salad with Tarragon and Chives

Freshly steamed lobster, mixed with mayonnaise, tarragon, celery, and chives.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • lobster pot or other large pot
  • lobster or nut crackers

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1 pound lobsters
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup minced chives
  • ¼ cup minced tarragon
  • 2 stalks minced celery
  • 4 tsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 4 leaves Boston lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Bring two inches of water to a boil over high heat, in a very large pot.
  • Add the lobsters, and hold down the lid to kill them quickly. Steam them for 12 minutes.
  • Remove the lobster meat from the shells, and chop it all up in half inch pieces.
  • Put the lobster in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, except for the lettuce.
  • Cover and chill for at least two hours. Serve on Boston Lettuce, and on bread if you wish.
Keyword Lobster, salad
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