Strozzapretti with Pinenut Pesto

Strozzapretti

Ingredients:

2 oz Strozzapretti, blanched, chilled
1 oz Pinenut pesto
2oz Lobster, cooked, shelled
½ Tbs Scallions, thinly sliced
½ Tbs Mint, thinly sliced
EVOO
Lemon zest and juice from 1 lemon

Method:
1. Combine all ingredients except lemon in mixing bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper and lemon zest and juice to taste
3. Serve on a chilled bowl.

Pinenut Pesto

Ingredients:

5 fresno chili, seeded, chopped
¼ cup pinenuts, toasted
¼ cup Spanish onion, chopped

¼-1/2 cup EVOO

Method:
1. In food processor, combine first 3 ingredients and puree until smooth
2. Slowly add EVOO to running machine until emulsified and creamy.
3. Season to taste with salt/pepper