Lobster Salad with Lemon-Garlic Pita Wedges

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) lobster
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced yellow bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• Lemon-Garlic Pita Wedges

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons salt to water. Plunge lobster, headfirst, into boiling water. Cover pot; cook lobster 6 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove meat from claws and tail; coarsely chop. Chill lobster meat.
2. Combine mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and parsley. Add chilled lobster; toss to coat.
3. Serve Lobster Salad with Lemon-Garlic Pita Wedges.
4. Shortcut Savvy: Shrimp makes an affordable and easy substitute for lobster. Ask the fish market to steam 3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp. Chill thoroughly, and coarsely chop. The light flavors of this salad also work well with fresh crab.