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Recipe

Lobster and Shrimp Salad with Fresh Vegetables

(makes 8 servings)

68-ounce (240 g) lobster tails
1pound (480 g) tiger shrimp
6ears fresh corn, shucked
1 1/2pounds (920 g) zucchini, diced
1 1/2pounds (920 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
4scallions, white part and 2 inches (5 cm) green, chopped
1/4cup (18 g) fresh tarragon, chopped
1/4cup (22 g) fresh basil, chopped
1cup ( 90 g) endive leaves
vinaigrette
juice of 2 lemons
1 1/2teaspoons ( 7.5 ml) Dijon mustard
1/2teaspoon ( 2.5 ml) salt (optional)
freshly ground pepper to taste
5tablespoons (75 ml) olive oil
5tablespoons (75 ml) sparkling water

  1. Remove the lobster meat from the shells and slice into thin slices. Remove the shells and tails from the shrimp and clean. Slice in half, lengthwise and add to the lobster meat.
  2. Simmer the shucked corn for 3 minutes. Remove from the water and cool until they can be held. Remove the corn kernels with a sharp knife and add to the seafood.
  3. Add the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and scallion, as well as the herbs and endive leaves. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Just before serving, mix all of the ingredients of the vinaigrette in a small bowl, including the salt if using. Sprinkle over the seafood and toss.
Per serving:307 calories (30% calories from fat), 33 g protein, 11 g total fat (1.4 g saturated fat), 23 g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 43 mg cholesterol, 527 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:4 lean protein, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1 vegetable)



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