Lobster Enchiladas with Spicy Zucchini Sauce

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Total Time:
50 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 2 jalapenos, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 leaves Swiss chard, stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 4 cooked lobster tails, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 3 ounces feta cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

In a saute pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil and saute the zucchini, jalapenos, garlic and onions until they begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Then add the vegetable stock and lower the heat. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and simmer 20 minutes. Puree in a blender and adjust seasoning, if necessary. (See Cook's Note.) Hold warm over low heat.

Salt the boiling water generously and blanch the Swiss chard leaves just until limp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain.

In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the coriander, cumin and onion powder. Cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Then add the lobster, lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds to 1 minute, just so the flavors combine. Be careful not to overcook the lobster.

To assemble, place a spoonful of lobster in each blanched Swiss chard leaf and roll up like an enchilada. Then pour the sauce over the top and garnish with the feta cheese.

Cook's Note: When blending hot liquids, remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

Notes

This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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  • on August 30, 2011

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    Not only was this easy to prepare, it was easy to eat! What a great combination of flavors, color and texture. For sure one of many favorites!

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  • on August 15, 2011

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    Susie, you are wonderful. I'd love to try more of your recipes. When I saw the IRON CHEF episode I was so excited by this dish b/c we have a huge crop of rainbow chard in our garden. Made a variation of this last night at my in-laws' (used boneless, skinless chicken, though; MIL is allergic to lobster. Everybody loved it (my brother-in-law who went to culinary school was impressed! Thank you a million times and please write a cookbook!!! =

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  • on August 14, 2011

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    WIN!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE <3 U!!!!!!!!!

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