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Crisp Avocado Lobster Rolls
Photo: David Todd McCarty

Crisp Avocado Lobster Rolls

17 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

665
Calories
42g
Protein
47g
Fat
27g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Egg Roll 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Pound California Avocado, diced
  • 2 Cups Coarsely chopped cooked lobster meat*
  • 3 Tbsp Finely chopped sun-dried tomato (packed in olive oil)
  • 3 Tbsp Finely chopped shallot
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Finely chopped garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 12 Egg roll wrappers
  • Olive oil - as needed
  • Dipping sauce - Recipe follows
  • Lime slices - for garnish, optional
  • Cilantro sprigs - for garnish, optional
  • *Coarsely chopped, poached sea scallops can be substituted for lobster meat.
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Directions

1

Gently fold together avocado and next 7 ingredients; reserve.

2

Brush edges of 1 egg roll wrapper with egg. Put a scant 1/3 cup filling 1 inch down the edge of the wrapper. Fold in sides; brush sides with egg. Roll. Seal tightly.

3

Refrigerate on a parchment-lined sheet pan dusted with cornstarch, covered, for at least 45 minutes. Rolls can be made up to 8 hours ahead of service.

4

Shallow fry 1 roll in hot olive oil, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve with 3 tablespoons dipping sauce; garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.

5

Dipping Sauce

6

In a blender, combine 4 ounces peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped Roma tomatoes, 3/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2/3 cup rice vinegar, 2/3 cup soy sauce, 2/3 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic and 1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; puree. With machine running, drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil. Reserve. Yield: 3 Cups.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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