Serves 4


In Thailand, Maurizio uses the local and plentiful rock lobster. This crustacean is rather ugly but has a wonderful rich lobster flavor. You may use Atlantic lobster, prawns, crayfish or any firm textured fish.






 


 
 

Insalata di Cicala di Mare

500 grams/ 1 pound raw
  rock, lobster removed from
  the shell
250 grams/ ½ pound arugula
250 grams/ ½ pound other
  small lettuces
4 tomatoes
2 shallots
60 ml/ 4 tablespoons olive oil
60 ml/ 4 tablespoons apple
  cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
20 grams/ 1 tablespoon
  chopped virgin olive oil
30ml/ 2 tablespoons extra
5 grams/ 1 teaspoon fresh
  oregano
10 fresh basil leaves
 

      Wash and dry the salad green, and slice the tomatoes. Arrange on a platter.

       Place a medium size sauté pan over a low heat and when warm add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the shallots and parsley and cook until the shallots are soft. Add the lobster and cook for a few minutes until just pink. Remove the lobster and when cool, cut in 1- centimeter diagonal slices. Turn up the heat under the sauté pan, add the vinegar and cook for one minute. Pour the pan juices over the salad, and top with the fresh oregano, extra virgin olive oil and basil leaves.

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