Author: Limoncello Lobster Cocktail adapted from Barton Brands recipe Candied Fireball Whisky Nuts adapted from The Lazy Mom’s Cooking Blog
Ingredients
Limoncello Lobster Cocktail
2lbslobster tailsor other seafood as desired
olive oil
sea saltor kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
juice of 2 grapefruits
1/4c.limoncello liquor
Limoncello Salsa and Vinaigretterecipe follows
Limoncello Salsa
3ripe tomatoesdiced
1English cucumber diced
1yellow bell pepperdiced
1red bell pepperdiced
1/2sweet oniondiced
1bunch cilantrochopped
zest of 1 lemon
Vinaigrette
3tbsp.fresh squeezed lemon juice
1tbsp.limoncello liquor
2tbsp.snipped chives
2tsp.lemon zest
1tbsp.honey mustard
1/2c.extra virgin olive oil
1tbspfresh minced parsley
Candied Fireball Whisky Nuts
2c.almonds
2c.pecans
2c.walnuts
1/2c.water
2c.sugar
2shots Fireball Whisky
Instructions
Limoncello Lobster Cocktail
Split each lobster tail and clean. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush with grapefruit juice and limoncello and let sit for 20 minutes, basting frequently with additional grapefruit juice and lemoncello. Grill the lobsters over hot coals until just done, brushing with additional grapefruit juice and limoncello, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove meat from shells and separate into chunks. Optional Cooking method - you can steam the lobster tails instead and then remove meat from tails, cool and toss with the grapefruit juice and lemoncello.
Divide lobster chunks among 4 to 6 martini glasses. Top with Lemoncello Salsa and Vinaigrette.
Limoncello Salsa
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Vinaigrette
Whisk together the lemon juice, limoncello, chives, lemon zest and mustard until smooth. Slowly add the oil, while whisking, until the dressing thickens. Add the parsley and pour over the lobster cocktails.
Candied Fireball Whisky Nuts
Combine water, sugar and nuts in a large saucepan. Do not stir. Heat over medium heat until liquid bubbles and turns caramel colored. Remove form heat and add whisky.
Turn nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and placed on a wire rack. Make sure nuts are in a single layer. Cool completely.
Break up the nuts and place in mason jars or other container.
Notes
Recipe for Limoncello Lobster Cocktail serves 6Recipe for Candied Fireball Whiskey serves 18 (1/3 c. nut serving size)