Best Lobster Taco Al Carbone Recipes

Lobster Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa image

Provided by Christy Vega

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 pound cooked lobster meat
4 tomatillos, husked, rinsed and chopped
1/4 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
Eight 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 white onion, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

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.

Lobster Taco image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

1/4 cup shredded jicama
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, (julienne)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup shredded jicama
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, (julienne)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup whole buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 pounds poached lobster tails, medium dice
8 fried flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce, iceberg or Bibb
1 cup medium-dice tomatoes
1/2 cup tomatillo salsa verde
1/4 cup whole buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 pounds poached lobster tails, medium dice
8 fried flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce, iceberg or Bibb
1 cup medium-dice tomatoes
1/2 cup tomatillo salsa verde

Steps:

For the jicama slaw: Blend the jicama, onions, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper, mixing well. After mixing, adjust the seasoning to taste and allow to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
For the lobster sauce: In a bowl, stir together the buttermilk, cilantro, sour cream, lemon juice, cumin, salt and sriracha. Then add the lobster and mix again. Refrigerate up to 1 hour.
To build the dish, fill a taco shell with 2 to 3 tablespoons jicama slaw, and then top with 2 tablespoons lobster sauce, some lettuce and tomatoes. Finish with a dollop of salsa verde. Repeat the process and serve.
For the jicama slaw: Blend the jicama, onions, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper, mixing well. After mixing, adjust the seasoning to taste and allow to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
For the lobster sauce: In a bowl, stir together the buttermilk, cilantro, sour cream, lemon juice, cumin, salt and sriracha. Then add the lobster and mix again. Refrigerate up to 1 hour.
To build the dish, fill a taco shell with 2 to 3 tablespoons jicama slaw, and then top with 2 tablespoons lobster sauce, some lettuce and tomatoes. Finish with a dollop of salsa verde. Repeat the process and serve.