Mohamed Shili Ina Garten’s Lobster Salad in Endive is a delightful appetizer featuring key ingredients like fresh cooked lobster meat, mayonnaise, and Belgian endive. It’s seasoned with a mix of celery, capers, and fresh dill, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ina combines all the salad ingredients in a bowl and then fills the endive leaves with the lobster mixture. The dish takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it a quick and elegant option for gatherings or special occasions.
I came across this Lobster Salad in Endive recipe on the Food Network website, originally from Ina Garten’s The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.
Ina Garten Lobster Salad Ingredients
- 3/4 pound fresh cooked lobster meat, small-diced
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup small-diced celery (1 stalk)
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 4 heads Belgian endive
How To Make Ina Garten Lobster Salad
- Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the small-diced lobster meat, mayonnaise, diced celery, drained capers, minced fresh dill, a pinch of kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare the Endive: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the base of each Belgian endive. Gently separate the leaves, making sure they remain intact for filling.
- Fill the Endive Leaves: Hold an endive leaf in one hand and use a teaspoon in the other to carefully fill the leaf with the lobster salad mixture. Make sure to fill just the base of the leaf to make it easier to eat.
- Arrange the Serving Platter: Place the filled endive leaves in a circular or linear pattern on a serving platter. Make sure they are evenly spaced to make it visually appealing.
- Final Touch and Serve: Once all the endive leaves are filled and arranged, your Lobster Salad in Endive is ready to be served. Enjoy it as an appetizer or a light meal!
What To Serve With Lobster Salad
For an ideal side pairing, serve Lobster Salad in Endive with a light white wine like Chardonnay. You can also opt for non-alcoholic beverages like sparkling water with lemon. A simple arugula salad or gazpacho can be an excellent food side.
How To Store Lobster Salad
To store leftover Lobster Salad in Endive, place the lobster salad mixture in an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator. It should be consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness. Store endive leaves separately in a produce bag.
Can I Freeze Lobster Salad
No, freezing Lobster Salad in Endive is not advised. The mayonnaise in the salad can separate upon thawing, and the endive leaves may lose their crisp texture. It’s best to consume the dish fresh within 1-2 days.
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Ina Garten Lobster Salad
Description
Ina Garten’s Lobster Salad in Endive is a delightful appetizer featuring key ingredients like fresh cooked lobster meat, mayonnaise, and Belgian endive. It’s seasoned with a mix of celery, capers, and fresh dill, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ina Garten Lobster Salad Ingredients
How To Make Ina Garten Lobster Salad
- Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the small-diced lobster meat, mayonnaise, diced celery, drained capers, minced fresh dill, a pinch of kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare the Endive: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the base of each Belgian endive. Gently separate the leaves, making sure they remain intact for filling.
- Fill the Endive Leaves: Hold an endive leaf in one hand and use a teaspoon in the other to carefully fill the leaf with the lobster salad mixture. Make sure to fill just the base of the leaf to make it easier to eat.
- Arrange the Serving Platter: Place the filled endive leaves in a circular or linear pattern on a serving platter. Make sure they are evenly spaced to make it visually appealing.
- Final Touch and Serve: Once all the endive leaves are filled and arranged, your Lobster Salad in Endive is ready to be served. Enjoy it as an appetizer or a light meal!
