Lobster Pionono Recipe

Name: Lobster Pionono
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ripe yellow plantains; Vegetable oil, for sauteeing; Vegetable oil; 15 ounces cooked lobster, cut in small pieces; 1/2 cup sofrito; 1 tomato, diced; 1 cup tomato juice; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; Salt and pepper; Bread crumbs to absorb excess moisture; 1 cup flour, for dredging; 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

3 ripe yellow plantains
Vegetable oil, for sauteeing
Vegetable oil
15 ounces cooked lobster, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup sofrito
1 tomato, diced
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
Bread crumbs to absorb excess moisture
1 cup flour, for dredging
2 eggs, beaten

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["For the plantains: Cut off ends and peel plantain.", "Slice lengthwise at 1/4-inch intervals.", "Pan fry lightly on both sides then drain on paper towels.", "While warm, curve one end to the other and pinch to form circles.", "For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.", "Heat the oil in a large saute pan, and saute lobster, sofrito, and tomato.", "Add the tomato juice and let simmer for 10 minutes.", "Finish with cilantro, salt and pepper.", "Add bread crumbs and stir until mixture is thick enough to spoon into the plantain ""shells"".", "Chill the mixture over an ice bath.", "To finish the pionono, fill round plantain ""shells"" with lobster mixture.", "Preheat 1/4-inch of vegetable oil in a saute pan.", "Dredge piononos through flour then beaten egg.", "Pan fry until brown on 1 side, then turn over and finish cooking in the oven for 10 minutes."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ripe yellow plantains, Vegetable oil, for sauteeing, Vegetable oil, 15 ounces cooked lobster, cut in small pieces, and more.

Yes, Lobster Pionono falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lobster Pionono

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