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Lobster Tacos
Warm lobster tacos in flour tortillas with Chile de Arbol Sauce and Black Bean Puree...
Servings
4
4
Cuisine Type
- mexican
Day Part
- dinner
Menu Part
- sandwich
Main Ingredient
- Seafood
- Vegetables
- Beans
- Dairy
Source: Recipe from Chef Josefina Santacruz
Warm lobster tacos in flour tortillas with Chile de Arbol Sauce and Black Bean Puree.
Ingredients
1 lobster (1 1⁄2-lb.)
1 tbsp. butter
Salt, to taste
4 flour tortillas, cut into 4-in. circles
4 tbsp. black bean puree (recipe below)
4 slices avocado
4 tsp. chile de arbol sauce (recipe below)
1 tsp. chopped cilantro
Black Bean Puree:
1⁄2 cup dry black beans
1 1⁄2 cups water
1⁄4 small onion
Salt, to taste
Chile de Arbol Sauce:
1⁄2 tsp. olive oil
1 dried chile de arbol, sliced
1⁄4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1⁄2 cup heavy cream
1⁄4 cup chicken stock
Salt, to taste
1 tsp. chopped cilantro
Steps
1. Cook lobster in simmering water for 6 min. Remove shell and crack open claws to
remove meat. Roughly chop lobster and warm in a pan with butter; season with salt.
2. Heat tortillas on a griddle. Spread 1-2 tsp. black bean puree on each tortilla; divide lobster on top. Drizzle with chile de arbol sauce; top with avocado slices and cilantro.
Black Bean Puree:
1. Cook beans in water with onion, covered, for about 25 min., or until tender.
2. Season beans with salt and puree until smooth.
Yield: About 2 cups.
Chile de Arbol Sauce:
1. Heat oil; add chile, onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Sauté 3 min.
2. Stir in cream and stock; simmer 5 min. Add cilantro; puree until smooth.
Yield: About 1⁄2 cup.
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