PORTLAND, Maine — Chilled Lobster & Sweet Corn Salad
Butter-poached lobster, grilled corn–honey purée, Swiss chard, honey–lemon balm vinaigrette, fennel fronds
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Lobster:
12 oz of cooked lobster claw and knuckle meat
6 tbsp of unsalted butter
2 tbsp of water
Grilled Corn Purée:
3 ears of fresh corn (in husk)
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1 tbsp of honey
Pinch of salt
Honey–Lemon Balm Vinaigrette:
2 tbsp of honey
1 tbsp of Dijon mustard
2 tbsp of white wine vinegar
1 tbsp of fresh lemon balm or other fresh herbs, chopped
½ cup of olive oil
Salt & pepper
Salad Base:
1 bunch of Swiss chard (blanched)
Fennel fronds
Directions
Lobster: Melt butter and water, gently poach meat, and chill.
Corn Purée: Grill corn in husk for 15 to 20 minutes. Shuck and blend