Chilled Lobster Pasta Mix (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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16 ounces ready-to-use lobster chunks, from 4 (1-1/4 lb) whole lobsters or 4 (4 oz) tails
→ Produce
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1/2 cup diced celery with leaves
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1/4 cup fresh chives
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1/4 cup minced red onion
→ Pasta and Seasonings
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8 ounces cavatappi pasta
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1/2 teaspoon celery salt
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for pasta water
→ Dressing
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1/3 cup light mayonnaise
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1/4 cup 0% Greek yogurt
# Instructions:
01 -
For raw lobster, steam until tender. Cut cooked lobster into bite-sized 1-inch pieces.
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Boil cavatappi in salty water a minute or two beyond package timing for a softer bite. Cool under cold water after draining.
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In a big bowl, throw together the lobster chunks, diced celery, light mayo, Greek yogurt, chives, red onion, and both salts.
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Dump the cold pasta into your lobster mix and stir it all up. Let it get nice and cold in the fridge before you eat it.
# Notes:
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Yields 10 cups total, good for 1 cup side portions
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Splurge on premium lobster for tastier results
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If you're out of fresh chives, 1 tablespoon dried will work too