Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 pound

tomatoes

chopped

2 unit

red bell peppers

chopped

1 unit

cucumber

peeled and chopped

1 unit

red onion

chopped

1 unit

garlic clove

chopped

0.25 cup

basil leaves

0.25 cup

sherry vinegar

2 dash

Tabasco

1 tbsp

kosher salt

2 unit

live lobsters

4 unit

asparagus spears

0.25 pound

green beans

thin

2 tbsp

late-harvest Riesling

1 tbsp

lemon juice

fresh

1 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

freshly ground

4 unit

scallions

thinly sliced

3 unit

celery ribs

peeled and very thinly sliced

0.25 cup

celery leaves

2 cup

mixed baby greens

Step 1
~4 min

Puree tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, Tabasco, and salt in a food processor.

Step 2
~4 min

Line a colander with cheesecloth and coffee filters.

Step 3
~4 min

Place the colander over a bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Pour the puree into the colander and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to create the consommé.

Key Technique: Consommé
Step 5
~4 min

Boil lobsters until bright red (about 8 minutes).

Step 6
~4 min

Cool the lobsters.

Step 7
~4 min

Remove lobster meat from claws and tails.

Step 8
~4 min

Clean the lobster meat, removing any veins.

Step 9
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 10
~4 min

Boil asparagus and green beans until tender (about 3 minutes).

Step 11
~4 min

Drain and cool the vegetables.

Step 12
~4 min

Slice asparagus and beans diagonally.

Step 13
~4 min

Whisk Riesling, lemon juice, and olive oil with salt and pepper to make a dressing.

Step 14
~4 min

Brush lobster meat with Riesling dressing and bake for about 3 minutes.

Step 15
~4 min

Arrange asparagus, beans, scallions, and celery in bowls.

Step 16
~4 min

Pour gazpacho consommé around the vegetables.

Key Technique: Consommé
Step 17
~4 min

Toss baby greens and celery leaves with remaining Riesling dressing.

Step 18
~4 min

Place warmed lobster on the vegetables, top with greens, and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make the gazpacho consommé a day ahead for better flavor.

Be careful not to overcook the lobster.

Adjust the Tabasco to your preferred level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Gazpacho consommé can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a light lunch or appetizer.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Arugula salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer gatherings
Special occasions

Occasion Tags

summer party
dinner party
special occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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