Recipes
Lobster and Steak Nachos
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
1 tub (227g) Longo’s Spicy Black Bean Dip
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded queso fresco or crumbled feta
1 bag (400g) Longo’s Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips
Lobster Pico De Gallo (see ingredients below)
2 tbsp each Longo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Longo's Essentials Country Churned Salted Butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Longo’s Hot Salsa, Sour Cream and sliced jalapeños (optional)
Guacamole, optional (see ingredients below)
2 tsp Longo’s Chili Powder
1 tsp each chipotle chili powder, Longo’s Paprika and Salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp each Longo’s Ground Cumin and Pepper
1/2 tsp each Longo’s Onion and Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Longo’s Dried Oregano
1 Longo’s Top Sirloin Steak (454g)
1 cup craft beer
1 fully cooked lobster (about 2lb), lobster meat removed and chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced white onion
1/4 cup diced green onion
1/4 cup diced jalapeño pepper
3 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp Longo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups guacamole
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
- •Stir together chili powder, chipotle chili powder, paprika, salt, sugar, cumin, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and oregano; set aside.
- •Place steak into shallow container and pour beer overtop. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from marinade and pat dry. Rub steak all over with chili rub; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- •Spread black bean dip evenly on baking sheet lined with Longo’s Parchment Paper, leaving about 2 inches around the edges. Mix together mozzarella and queso fresco and sprinkle some of the cheese mixture over bean dip. Top with about 20 tortilla chips. Sprinkle with one-third of the Lobster Pico de Gallo. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese mixture and repeat twice with remaining ingredients. Bake nachos in preheated 400°F oven for about 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- •Meanwhile, heat cast iron skillet over high heat until skillet begins to smoke lightly. Add oil and butter. Sear marinated steak for about 3 minutes per side for medium- rare or until desired doneness. Remove to cutting board and slice thinly. Top nachos with Chili Beer Steak and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with salsa, sour cream, jalapeños and guacamole (if using).
- •Toss together lobster meat, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, green onion and jalapeño with lime juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- •Stir together guacamole, avocado, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
A dash of advice
Nutritional Information
- Protein 32g
- Fibre 5g
- Fat 45g
- Sugar 3g
- Carbs 42g
- Sodium 1,220mg