Lobster Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

LOBSTER TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• For the lobster: Combine 1 cup of water with the butter, garlic and saffron in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the lobster and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain the lobster from the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, make the salsa: Pulse the tomatillos, avocado, cilantro, onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 2 cups water in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
• For the tortillas: Heat the oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Warm each tortilla in the skillet until pliable.
• Fill the warm tortillas with the lobster. Drizzle with the salsa then sprinkle with the cheese, onions and cilantro and serve right away.

STEAK TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute; transfer to a bowl. Add the garlic and chiles to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and let cool. Add the cumin seeds, vegetable oil, 1/4 cup lime juice and the brown sugar and puree until smooth. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and add the steak, shaking well to coat. Refrigerate, 1 to 4 hours.
• Soak the onion in a bowl of cold water. Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet and heat over high heat. Cook the tomatillos, turning, until well charred, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Remove the charred husks and roughly chop the flesh. Drain the onion. Wipe out the food processor; add the tomatillos, onion, cilantro and the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice and puree until smooth. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring the steak to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Preheat a grill to high. Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off any excess. Lightly oil the grill, then grill the steak until charred on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until charred on the other side, 1 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
• Warm the tortillas on the grill. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Double up the tortillas and fill with the steak and tomatillo salsa. Top with cheese and radishes.

TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Finely chop tomatillos, apple, basil and mint in food processor. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

LOBSTER TAQUITOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• To make Salsa: Saute tomatillos and onions until brown in olive oil, about 1 minute. Transfer to food processor, adding remaining ingredients. Puree until smooth. To make Taquitos: Mix cheeses, garlic, cilantro, onion, bread crumbs and spices in mixing bowl. Transfer small batches into food processor and puree until smooth, transferring each batch into a second mixing bowl until all has been pureed. Add lobster meat and mix thoroughly. Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a saute pan. One by one, dip tortillas into hot oil for one second, just to soften. Allow to cool, then add 1/4 cup lobster mixture. Roll into taquito and hold together with a toothpick. Repeat process till all mix is gone. Fry in saute pan with oil about two minutes until crunchy. Top with tomatillo salsa. This recipe yields 18 taquitos.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Place avocado, onion, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until small chunks remain.
• Fill resealable plastic bag with shrimp, chili powder, and salt; shake to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Divide salsa, shrimp, and cabbage evenly to fill tortillas. Squeeze lime juice onto each taco.

LOBSTER TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise along the spine. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Grill until slightly charred and shells are bright in color, about 5 minutes. Remove lobster meat from the shells and chop coarsely.
• Combine chile sauce, 1/2 the tomato, and green onions in a large bowl. Mix in chopped lobster meat.
• Divide Colby-Monterey Jack cheese evenly among tortillas. Top each tortilla with some of the lobster mixture. Fold tacos over and grill until cheese melts and tortillas are lightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Garnish with remaining tomato, avocado, and shredded lettuce.

CAJUN SHRIMP TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• For Sour Cream:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)
• For Shrimp:
• Combine chili powder and paprika in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; sauté until opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange taco shells on heavy large baking sheet. Bake until hot, about 8 minutes. Place shells in napkin-lined basket. Arrange half of watercress on platter. Top with shrimp. Chop remaining watercress. Place in small bowl. Place sour cream, salsa, avocados and chopped watercress in separate bowls.

TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Purée the ingredients in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup ice water. The salsa is best the day it is made but will keep a couple of days in the refrigerator.