Description
If you want a fresh, light, and elegant summer meal, this Lobster Corn Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing is the perfect choice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3, 6-ounce lobster tails, removed from shells (about 10–12 oz total)
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 1 ear fresh corn
- Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Lemon Herb Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 heaping teaspoon grainy mustard
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped (such as chives, parsley, and/or tarragon)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the lobster tails and ear of corn. Simmer the lobster tails, flipping once, for 5–6 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the lobster and turn up the heat to fully cook the corn.
- Cut the lobster tails into chunks. Chill in fridge.
- Once cooked, slice the kernels off the cob. Chill.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing, until well combined and emulsified.
- Arrange a bed of arugula on a plate or serving platter.
- Top with sliced lobster meat.
- Sprinkle on the corn.
- Drizzle on the lemon-herb dressing.
- Finish with more fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Use the freshest lobster tails you can find for the best flavor and texture.
- Be careful not to overcook the lobster — they’re done when opaque and firm (about 5–6 minutes simmering).
- Fresh lemon zest adds brightness and shouldn’t be skipped.
- If grilling corn, let it cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.
- Whisk the dressing just before serving to keep it emulsified.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Optional: Add avocado slices for extra creaminess and richness.
- A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end enhances flavor beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Fish and Seafood