Lobster Taco Al Carbone Recipe

Name: Lobster Taco Al Carbone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 limes, zested and juiced; 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo puree; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 yellow tomatoes, halved, seeded and diced; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 pound lobster, parboiled and split in 1/2 lengthwise; Canola oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 green onions (dark and pale green part) thinly sliced; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas (wrapped in foil and warmed); 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 limes, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo puree
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 yellow tomatoes, halved, seeded and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pound lobster, parboiled and split in 1/2 lengthwise
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 green onions (dark and pale green part) thinly sliced
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas (wrapped in foil and warmed)
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Whisk together the lime zest and juice, chipotle, honey and olive oil in a medium bowl.
2
Add the tomatoes, onion and cilantro and mix until combined.
3
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Taco:
5
Heat grill to high.
6
Brush the lobster flesh with some of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7
Put on the grill, flesh side down, and grill until slightly charred and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove the meat from the shell and coarsely chop.
9
Put the chopped lobster into a bowl, along with the green onions and mix to combine.
10
Put the tortillas on a flat surface and evenly divide the cheese over the surface.
11
Put a few heaping tablespoons of the lobster in the center.
12
Fold the tortillas over, brush the tops with oil and grill, oil side down, until slightly charred, about 1 minute.
13
Brush the top side of the tortillas with oil, flip over and continue grilling until slightly charred and cheese just melts.
14
Arrange the tortillas on a serving platter and garnish with cilantro.

3054

kcal

Calories

315

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 limes, zested and juiced, 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo puree, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lobster Taco Al Carbone 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 Taco Al Carbone

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