Pappadeaux Seafood Cobb Salad Recipes

SHRIMP COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes. Mix dressing ingredients, mashing cheese with a fork. Place greens on a platter; arrange remaining ingredients over top., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat until pink, 2-3 minutes per side. Place over salad. Serve with dressing.

SEAFOOD COBB SALAD

Steps:

• To boil: bring large stockpot of water to boil; add in 2 tablespoons of Creole seasoning; add shrimp; cook for 5-8 minutes until they're pink/orange; drain and refrigerate till cool
• To blacken: pat shrimp dry with paper towel; lightly season with Creole seasoning; heat DRY cast iron skillet to medium high heat; place seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are slightly pink and browned; refrigerate till cool
• Rinse and pat dry; use kitchen scissors and cut a slit down the top of the shell lengthwise; Place on ungreased baking sheet
• Turn oven to 500ºF or "broil" setting; place lobster on middle rack and broil for 5-8 minutes, until the flesh turns slightly pink; remove and allow to cool. Once cooled, remove shell and scoop out lobster meat; set aside
• Place in a fine meshed colander and drain; do not rinse
• Combine all dressing ingredients into large bowl; mix well and refrigerate
• Dice red onion, halve cherry or grape tomatoes, slice cucumber; prepare bacon and drain on paper towel
• Cut bacon (once cooled) into tiny pieces; set aside
• Plate mixed greens on plates or shallow bowls
• Add equal amounts of seafood, onion, bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers to each plate
• Slice avocado and place equal amounts on each plate
• Serve with Remoulade dressing on the side

LOBSTER COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the celery, onion, thyme, vinegar, and black pepper and boil for 10 minutes. Add the lobsters, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until shells are bright red and lobster is cooked through. Remove the lobsters from the water and immediately shock in ice water to stop the cooking. Shell the tail and the claws and cut the meat into 1/2-inch chunks. Reserve.
• Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
• Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Pass each separately through a medium strainer or food mill. Reserve.
• Blanch the haricots verts in a small saucepan of salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and shock in ice water. Drain well and set aside.
• Peel avocados, discard seeds, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Reserve.
• In a mixing bowl, add the romaine and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/3 cup of the dressing and toss. Divide into 4 serving plates. Arrange the toppings in strips on top of the salad mix, starting on 1 end with the bacon, haricots verts, egg yolk, lobster, egg white, tomato, and avocado. Sprinkle the cheese all over the top. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
• Combine shallot, Dijon, and vinegars in a large bowl and whisk well. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oils until it is incorporated into the dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.