Avocado Crostini Topped With Lobster & Blood Orange

5m
Prep Time

15-20m
Cook Time

20m
Ready In

"A nice, sweet and light appetizer. Perfect to pair with a fruit based cocktail. Now, being from FL, I am using FL lobster, avocados, and blood oranges; however, you can easily use any lobster (even crab) - and even tangerines would work in this dish."

Original is 7 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (240 g)
Calories 322.7
Total Fat - 8.1 g
Saturated Fat - 2.2 g
Cholesterol - 77.2 mg
Sodium - 635.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 43.4 g
Dietary Fiber - 3.6 g
Sugars - 10.5 g
Protein - 19.1 g
Calcium - 317 mg
Iron - 2.8 mg
Vitamin C - 43.9 mg
Thiamin - 0.5 mg

Step 1

Crostini ... I like to prepare these ahead of time to make it easy. Very lightly brush the crostini on each side with olive oil. Then, toast in a 400 degree oven on a baking sheet, lined with parchment or foil (for easy clean up), until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes). Let them cool. You can serve them immediately; or, you can store these (once cooled), in a ziploc storage container or bag. Don't refrigerate, just keep on the counter.

Step 2

Lobster ... First, you want chunks of lobster for this, claw meat doesn't work. I used FL lobster, but main lobster tails or other varieties can be used. I like to prepare these ahead as well; and, actually prefer to serve it chilled.

Step 3

I usually boil the lobster, in plenty of salted water; time will depend on what type of lobster I am using. Once done; remove to the counter, squeeze the remaining orange half over the lobster meat; and let it cool. Then, when it is cool enough to handle; remove the meat from the tail in 1 piece. Chop the lobster in to bite size pieces; and chill until ready to use.

Step 4

Avocado Spread ... Add everything to a bowl; and mix until combined. Then, chill for at least 1 hour. I wouldn't make it more than a few hours ahead. It can start to turn and discolor.

Step 5

Finish ... Spread the avocado mix on the crostini, top with a couple of pieces of lobster; and, garnish with a few pieces of the blood orange, mint and cilantro leaves.