Puerto Nuevo Lobster

This recipe is popular in Rosarito, Baja California. The tradition of this dish began more than fifty years ago. In the 1950s, a group of fishermen started attracting tourists for fishing trips leaving from the small town. When they returned from fishing, their wives would warmly invite visitors to sit down and enjoy the most common dish among local fishermen: lobster, abundant and delicious from the coast of this small town, served in the traditional way with beans, rice, and flour tortillas. The fame of “Puerto Nuevo” style lobster spread quickly, and new tourists arrive every day to try the famous and exquisite Puerto Nuevo Style Lobster.
(Source: Mexico Secretariat of Tourism, State of Baja California)
Puerto Nuevo Lobster
This recipe is popular in Rosarito, Baja California. The tradition of this dish began more than fifty years ago. In the 1950s, a group of fishermen started attracting tourists for fishing trips leaving from the small town. When they returned from fishing, their wives would warmly invite visitors to sit down and enjoy the most common dish among local fishermen: lobster, abundant and delicious from the coast of this small town, served in the traditional way with beans, rice, and flour tortillas. The fame of “Puerto Nuevo” style lobster spread quickly, and new tourists arrive every day to try the famous and exquisite Puerto Nuevo Style Lobster.
(Source: Mexico Secretariat of Tourism, State of Baja California)
Steps
- 1
Prepare the beans: Cook the beans. Fry them in lard. Once they start to boil, mash them lightly. Add some of the bean cooking liquid.
- 2
Prepare the rice: Use 1 cup rice and 2 cups chicken broth.
- 3
Blend 1 tomato with 1 clove garlic and half the onion. Set aside.
- 4
Fry the rice with the other clove of garlic.
- 5
Once the rice is golden, drain and add the blended tomato mixture. Fry a bit more, then add the chicken broth.
- 6
Season with salt, cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
- 7
Prepare the salsa: Toast the chiles. Set aside. Grind garlic and salt in a mortar. Add the chiles, then grind in the roasted tomatoes and season with salt.
- 8
Prepare the tortillas: Mix the flour, lard, and salt. Gradually add the boiling water until you have a dough.
- 9
Shape the tortillas and cook them on a griddle or skillet.
- 10
Prepare the lobster: Split the lobsters in half. Remove the innards and rinse under running water. Season with salt and pepper.
- 11
Heat the lard in a skillet. Once hot, place the lobster meat-side down and cover.
- 12
After 3 minutes, flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain and place on a large plate.
- 13
To serve: Serve with melted butter, lime wedges, rice, beans, red salsa, and flour tortillas.
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