Ina Garten Lobster Pasta Salad Recipe
Summer meals should feel special. Seafood makes any table shine. The Ina Garten Lobster Pasta Salad Recipe does both.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 3 cups cooked lobster meat chopped
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Drain pasta in a colander.
- Rinse lightly with cool water.
- Let pasta drain completely.
- Place pasta in a large bowl.
- Add chopped lobster meat.
- Mix in celery and red onion.
- Add dill and parsley.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, and olive oil.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture.
- Add salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently until well coated.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for best flavor.
- Do not overcook the pasta.
- Chill before serving for better texture.
- Add extra lemon for brightness.
- Cut lobster into even pieces.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise.