Follow these steps for perfect results
tomatoes
chopped
red bell peppers
chopped
cucumber
peeled and chopped
red onion
chopped
garlic clove
chopped
basil leaves
sherry vinegar
Tabasco
kosher salt
live lobsters
asparagus spears
green beans
thin
late-harvest Riesling
lemon juice
fresh
extra-virgin olive oil
salt
pepper
freshly ground
scallions
thinly sliced
celery ribs
peeled and very thinly sliced
celery leaves
mixed baby greens
Puree tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, Tabasco, and salt in a food processor.
Line a colander with cheesecloth and coffee filters.
Place the colander over a bowl.
Pour the puree into the colander and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to create the consommé.
Boil lobsters until bright red (about 8 minutes).
Cool the lobsters.
Remove lobster meat from claws and tails.
Clean the lobster meat, removing any veins.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Boil asparagus and green beans until tender (about 3 minutes).
Drain and cool the vegetables.
Slice asparagus and beans diagonally.
Whisk Riesling, lemon juice, and olive oil with salt and pepper to make a dressing.
Brush lobster meat with Riesling dressing and bake for about 3 minutes.
Arrange asparagus, beans, scallions, and celery in bowls.
Pour gazpacho consommé around the vegetables.
Toss baby greens and celery leaves with remaining Riesling dressing.
Place warmed lobster on the vegetables, top with greens, and serve.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Gazpacho consommé can be made a day ahead.
Elegant, restaurant-style presentation.
Serve as a light lunch or appetizer.
Pairs well with the seafood and vegetable flavors.
A crisp white wine to complement the dish.
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