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Phase 3 | Serves 2  
Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup safflower mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces lobster meat (from about 3 steamed lobsters or 6 tails), cut into 1/2-inch chunks

Directions

1. Combine the shallot, lemon juice, and sea salt in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. (You can steam the lobsters while you wait, if they’re not already steamed.)
   
   
2. Whisk in the mayonnaise, tarragon, and black pepper.
   
   
3. Add the lobster and toss gently to coat. (This can be made up to 1 day ahead and chilled.)