Watermelon Soup With Fresh Lobster

Eric O'Neill|June 21, 2012 1:46 pm EST

3 (2 ratings)

This soup combines the cool sweetness of watermelon and the spice of ginger with the fresh saltiness of lobster for a flavor combination that is sure to wow guests at your next summer party. This recipe is very simple to execute and can be made a day ahead of time. Add the lump crap meat when you are ready to serve. Serve as a starter before a simple grilled dinner or substitute fresh peaches for the lobster as a dessert. See all lobster recipes. Click here to see 9 Cool and Creative Ways to Cook with Watermelon.

Servings

6

Ingredients

6 cup diced seedless watermelon
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 cup lime juice
8 -10 mint leaves, plus more for chiffonade garnish
6 ounce fresh lobster meat
4 tablespoon olive oil
juice of 1/2 lime
fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste

Directions

Place the watermelon, ginger, ½ cup lime juice, and mint leaves in a blender and purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Lightly dress the lobster meat with the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Plate 2 tablespoons of lobster in the center of the soup bowls (using a ring mold if available) and pour the watermelon soup around the lobster; garnish with mint and the sprouts, if using, and serve immediately.