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Lobster, Corn And Zucchini Salad

Type: Fish, Shellfish
Courses: Salads
Serves: 16 people

Recipe Ingredients

2   Zucchini - (abt 1 lb) - diced
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozFresh corn from 2 medium ears
8 lbs 3632g / 128ozLobster tails
1/3 cup 78mlFat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup 78mlFresh basil - sliced
  Juice of 1 large lemon
  Boston lettuce leaves - as needed
12   Cherry tomatoes - quartered
  Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Place the zucchini and corn in simmering water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and cool.

Have your fish monger steam the lobster tails. When cool, remove from the shells and cut into 1/4-inch slices.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, basil, and lemon juice. Toss the lobster and vegetables with dressing. (This can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.)

Before serving, place the lettuce leaves on a platter, mound the salad on the lettuce and surround with quartered cherry tomatoes. Decorate with basil leaves.

This recipe yields 16 servings.

Exchanges Per 1/2-cup Serving: 4 Very Lean Protein, 1/2 Carbohydrate (1 vegetable).

Nutrition Facts: 154 calories (6% calories from fat), 30 g protein, 1 g total fat (0 saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 101 mg cholesterol, 579 mg sodium.

Source:
Diabetic Recipes at http://www.diabetic-recipes.com

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