Lobster Martinis with Citrus Salsa

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 4  whole lobsters, cooked and cleaned
• 3  oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 1  large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2  cup  thinly sliced red onion
• 1  jalapeño pepper, minced
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4  cup  vegetable oil
• 1/3  cup  cider vinegar
• 1/3  cup  fresh orange juice
• 1/4  to 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• Lettuce leaves
• Garnish: fried plaintains

Preparation

Remove shell from lobsters, keeping claw meat intact. Thinly slice tail meat. Combine oranges and next 10 ingredients in a large bowl. Add lobster, tossing until well blended.

Spoon mixture into lettuce-lined martini glasses or small bowls. Garnish, if desired.