Best Lobster Taquitos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

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LOBSTER TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA



Lobster Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa image

Provided by Christy Vega

Categories     main-dish

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.

GRILLED LOBSTER WITH LIME BUTTER AND MANGO SALSA



Grilled Lobster with Lime Butter and Mango Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons softened butter
1 un-waxed lime, zested
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large (2 pound, 4 ounces) live lobster, killed (see *Cook's Note below)
Mango Salsa, recipe follows
1 ripe, firm mango, peeled and cut into small dice
1 red onion, very finely chopped
1 red finger chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 spring onions, very finely sliced
1 lime, juiced (use the lime juice from the zested lime)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a charcoal grill, or if using a barbecue, heat it to the white-heat stage.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter and lime zest. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Use a pastry brush to cover the fleshy side of the lobster with the lime butter.
  • Place the lobster flesh side down onto the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, make the mango salsa.
  • To serve, place one half of the lobster on each plate and serve with spoonfuls of the salsa on the side.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mango, red onion, chile pepper, parsley, cilantro, spring onions, lime juice, and olive oil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.

ROLLED MUSHROOM TAQUITOS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SALSA



Rolled Mushroom Taquitos with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa image

Taquitos, also known as flautas where I grew up, are corn tortillas that are stuffed, rolled, and fried. Shredded chicken or beef is the traditional filling, but here I use mushrooms and pair them with a tart tomatillo salsa for a great vegetarian dish.

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 ounces button mushrooms, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas
Vegetable oil, for panfrying
Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa (page 167)

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the mushrooms, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cilantro, and season the mushroom filling to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place the tortillas on a work surface and spread 2 tablespoons of the filling down the center. Roll them up like a soft taco (into a cylinder). Place a toothpick in the center and one at each end of each taquito to keep the filling from falling out. (These can be made 1 day ahead to this point. Transfer them to baking sheets, cover, and refrigerate.)
  • Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat, and add enough vegetable oil to reach halfway up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil to 350°F. Working in batches, fry the taquitos until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer them to paper towels to drain.
  • Remove the toothpicks from the taquitos, and transfer the taquitos to a platter. Spoon the tomatillo-cilantro salsa down the center of each taquito, and serve.

MOJO-MARINATED CHICKEN TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA RECIPE



Mojo-Marinated Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa Recipe image

Provided by á-168951

Number Of Ingredients 20

Marinade:
Servings: 4 - 6
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers, including seeds
1 tablespoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (without tenders), about 8 ounces each
Salsa:
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Extra virgin olive oil
10 medium tomatillos, about 1/2 pound total, husked and rinsed
1 small jalapeno chile peppers, tem removed
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
1 medium garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl whisk the marinade ingredients. Place the chicken in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press out the air and seal the bag tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place the bag in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 hours. 2. Prepare a two-zone fire for high heat. 3. Lightly brush the onion slices on both side with oil Brush the cooking grate clean. Grill the onion slices, tomatillos, and jalapeno over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until lightly charred, 6 - 8 minutes, turning once or twice and swapping their positions as need for even cooking. Be sure the tomatillos are completely soft as you remove them from the grill. Combine the onion slices, tomatillos, and jalapeno in a food processor along with the remaining salsa ingredients. Process until fairly smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings Pour the salsa into a serving bowl. 4. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. Separate the tortillas into 2 piles of 6 tortillas each. Wrap each pile in a sheet of aluminum foil. When the fire is ready, brush the cooking grate clean. Grill the chicken over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the meat is firm to the touch and completely opaque in the center, 10 - 12 minutes, turning once or twice and swapping their positions as needed for even cooking. At the same time, grill each packet of tortillas over indirect medium heat until warm and salt, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and tortillas from the grill. Keep the tortillas in the foil while you slice the chicken as thinly as possible. 5. Put some sliced chicken in each warm tortilla. Pass the salsa and sour cream for topping. Serve right away.

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