This recipe is an adaptation of one we got from Chef Roland Gibert of Venice, California. Gibert garnished his lobster "napoleon" with the beast's head, legs, and tail; though this is optional, it dresses up the presentation considerably.
Ingredients
FOR THE MANGO VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1⁄2 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 cup peanut oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cayenne
FOR THE LOBSTER NAPOLEON:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 4 large mushrooms, sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
- Cooked meat from 2 1-lb. lobsters (about 3⁄4 cup), sliced into medallions and chilled
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Instructions
Step 1
Place mango, sherry vinegar, and mustard in a blender. With motor running, slowly add peanut oil and blend on medium speed for 1 minute.
Step 2
Season dressing with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
Step 3
Toss mixed greens, tomatoes, and mushrooms with vinaigrette, reserving some to finish the dish.
Step 4
In four small serving bowls, spread alternate layers of greens mixture, mango, avocado, and lobster, equally divided among the bowls, packing down until bowls are filled.
Step 5
Invert bowls onto plates and unmold, tapping lightly if necessary to help loosen. Sprinkle the tops of lobster napoleons with remaining vinaigrette (or transfer vinaigrette to a squeeze bottle and pipe designs on napoleons). If desired, garnish with lobster heads, claws, and/or tails.
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