I'm so glad you opened the bar! I was beginning to wonder.
Orc, how about a Vodka/Tonic (with lime) to drink, and maybe we'll have some light munchies for the warmer weather. Something that makes us feel like a picnic ... HOW ABOUT LOBSTER SALAD CANAPES?? Think you can handle that, Orc, I know you can! Here's the recipe...
(1 1/2-pound) live lobster
2 thick seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; at least 1 3/4 inches in diameter), cut into 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeņo chile (including seeds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely diced peeled mango
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro
Special equipment: a 1 1/2-inch scalloped round cookie cutter (optional)
Cook lobster. While lobster is cooling, cut each cucumber slice with scalloped cutter (if using), discarding trimmings. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice (to taste), jalapeņo, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
When lobster is cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tail, discarding tomalley, roe, and shells. Cut meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Add lobster, mango, celery, onion, and cilantro to dressing and toss well.
Top each cucumber round with 1 rounded teaspoon lobster salad.
Now, don't hurt yourself with the cookie cutter, Orc, and don't forget the fresh flowers on the bar!
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