Spice up your seafood game with this Lobster a la Diabla recipe that brings a fiery heat balanced with savory flavors. It's a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress at any dinner gathering.
Ingredients:
- 🌶️ 4 guajillo peppers (no seeds, no stems)
- 🌶️ 3 small ancho peppers (no seeds, no stems)
- 🌶️ 10-15 chile de arbol (no stems)
- 🌶️ 4 dried chipotle peppers (no stems)
- 🧄 3 garlic cloves
- 🧅 1/4 onion
- 🦞 2 lobster tails
- 🥄 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- 🧂 Black pepper to taste
- 🥔 Optional: Potatoes for serving
- 🍞 Optional: Bread or tortillas for serving
Instructions:
Prepare the Peppers:
- Remove the seeds and stems from the guajillo, ancho, chile de arbol, and chipotle peppers.
Cook the Peppers:
- Place the prepared peppers, garlic cloves, and onion in a pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Cook until the peppers are tender, then drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid.
Make the Salsa:
- Allow the pepper mixture to cool slightly. Transfer to a blender, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid.
- Blend until smooth to create a rich, spicy salsa.
Cook the Lobster:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the lobster tails and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve:
- Pour the prepared salsa over the lobster in the pan.
- Optionally, add some water to thin the sauce if desired.
- Serve hot with potatoes, bread, or tortillas as side items.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Equipment:
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the number of chile de arbol based on your spice preference.
- Always taste the salsa before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Lobster a la Diabla