Toasted pieces of golden lobster nest in warm sesame and honey glaze shine brightly against a vibrant green bed of roughly torn coriander and mint, crisped-up shallots, and dashes of pomegranate jewels. Pearlescent avocado slices, glistening with lime and salt, begin to tumble over the edge of a cumulus mound of sticky coconut rice. A winter medley painted on a neutral-hued ceramic plate.

Vietnamese Toasted Lobster with Frost-Kissed Avocado Salad

Name: Vietnamese Toasted Lobster with Frost-Kissed Avocado Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: large lobster, 1 boiled and chopped into bite-size pieces; sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; honey, 1 tablespoon; ripe avocados, 2 halved and sliced; pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup; coriander and mint, 1/2 cup roughly torn; small shallots, 2 thinly sliced and fried until crispy; cooked coconut rice, 1 cup; lime, 1 halved; salt, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style Vietnamese

Technique Toasting

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: December 23, 2023

This innovative brunch dish brings a gourmet twist to traditional Vietnamese flavors, featuring lusciously toasted lobster and an exotic winter avocado salad. It's a fusion of style, sophistication, and cozy comfort, with a painting of seasonal ingredients for an enticing gastronomic journey.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large lobster - 1 - boiled and chopped into bite-size pieces
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Ripe avocados - 2 - halved and sliced
Pomegranate seeds - 1/2 cup
Coriander and mint - 1/2 cup - roughly torn
Small shallots - 2 - thinly sliced and fried until crispy
Cooked coconut rice - 1 cup
Lime - 1 - halved
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🦞🍯🔥

On a pan, toast the large, boiled and chopped lobster pieces with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of honey until golden
Step 2 - 🥑🍋💧

Arrange 2 ripe, halved and sliced avocados on a plate. Squeeze half a lime over them and sprinkle a bit of salt for taste
Step 3 - 🍚🍃🤏

On the same plate, arrange a cup of cooked coconut rice and sprinkle roughly torn 1/2 cup of coriander and mint on top
Step 4 - 🍚🦞👆

Place the toasted lobster pieces on top of the rice
Step 5 - 🍛🌰🌰👀

Scatter the fried, thinly sliced, crispy 2 small shallots and 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds over everything
Step 6 - 🍛🍴🍋

Serve immediately with the remaining half lime as garnish

Additional

To add an exciting twist, you might consider infusing your cooked rice with coconut milk, adding a sweet and aromatic touch that beautifully complements the toasted lobster and pomegranate jewels. If you want to involve your kids, they can help by tearing up the herbs, decorating the plate with avocado slices, or sprinkling pomegranate seeds on the finished dish!