Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon, about 1 tablespoon
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • Hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon caper juice
  • 2 large fresh lobsters, cooked, tail and claw meat removed, discard shells
  • 1/2 pint red teardrop or small pear tomatoes
  • 1/2 pint yellow teardrop or small pear tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh chervil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large green tomatoes, cored and ends removed
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Method

  • In a blender, combine the egg, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
  • Blend on high until smooth.
  • With the blender running, slowing add enough oil until the mixture is thick.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine half of the mayonnaise, shallots, garlic, and tarragon.
  • Mix well.
  • Roughly chop the capers and add to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Add the caper juice and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Small dice the lobster meat and add to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while frying the tomatoes.
  • Slice each tomato 1/4-inch thick.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour and cornmeal.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet, over medium heat, add the oil.
  • Dredge the tomato slices in the flour mixture, coating both sides completely.
  • When the oil is hot, pan-fry the tomatoes until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the tomatoes and drain on paper towels.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the teardrop tomatoes and the chervil to the lobster salad and mix well.
  • Arrange the fried tomatoes in the center of each serving plate.
  • Mound the Lobster Salad in the center of the fried tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Garnish with parsley.