Crispy Lobster Sandwich w/ Key Lime Mustard Sauce 

from Alonzo's Oyster Bar, one of our favorite restaurants in Key West.

Makes 4 sandwiches.

Ingredients:

• 2 lobster tails (6-8 oz each)
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups Japanese bread crumbs
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 8 oz. vegetable oil for frying
• 8 pieces sour dough bread
• 1 cup Key Lime mustard sauce (see below)
• 16 pieces Arugula*
• 2 roasted red peppers
• 8 slices tomatoes
• 16 slices banana pepper

1)  Split lobsters in half and lightly pound meat.  Season with salt & pepper.
2)  Combine bread crumbs and coconut.
3)  Dredge lobster meat in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs
4)  Heat oil in frying pan and cook lobster for 1 min on each side or until golden brown.
5)  Toast sour dough bread in oven.
6)  Assemble sandwiches:  Put Key Lime mustard sauce on toasted bread then place all vegetables in layers.
7)  Place lobster meat atop all ingredients and top with second slice of bread.

Key Lime Mustard Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tbs. dry mustard
• 2 tbs. chopped cilantro
• 1 tbs chopped parsley
• Pinch green Tabasco
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Juice from 4 key limes

Mix all ingredients well.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

*Arugula is a spicy little leaf, which some describe as bitter and others characterize as having a "peppery-mustardy" flavor. Because it is so potent on its own, it is often mixed with milder greens to produce a nice balanced salad. It can also be sautéed in olive oil. You can substitute most any green for arugula, but the closest matches are Belgian endive, escarole, and dandelion greens.

I generally find arugula in a package in the organics section at my grocery.  If you can't find it, I would substitute spinach.

From the Galley of SaltySailors.com.

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