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White Gazpacho and Lobster Brochette
Recipe courtesy Executive Chef John Doherty of The Waldorf Astoria

Ingredients
Gazpacho:
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
1 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (white bread)
3 ounces verjus (white)
3/4 cup white seedless grapes
2 1/2 ounces cucumber juice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
Dash almond extract
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Garnish:
4 (1 1/2 pound) lobsters
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped chives

8 (5-inch) skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 15 to 30
minutes)

Instructions
For the gazpacho: Grind the almonds in blender or food
processor using a portion of the pre-measured water to help puree the almonds. You

will need to repeat this several times until the mixture is milky in appearance,
pureeing for approximately 3 minutes.
Combine the remaining ingredients with the pureed almonds. Process this in a
blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Strain thoroughly and chill for
at least 1 hour.

For the lobster: Blanch the lobsters in a pot of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the lobsters from water and let cool. Preheat a grill pan on medium heat
for 10 minutes. Remove the tails from the lobsters and crack the shells to remove
the meat. Cut the tail meat into 1/2-inch pieces and put 3 pieces each onto 8
(5-inch) skewers. Coat the lobster with olive oil and season with lemon zest,
cayenne, salt, and pepper. Grill the skewers for 2 to 3 minutes until the lobster
is firm. Place the skewers in small glasses and pour the soup over the lobster.
Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.