Cuban Lobster Enchilado: A Typical Recipe Full of Flavor.

 

Lobster Enchilado: The Flavor of the Cuban Coast

Looking for a recipe that will impress on any special occasion? This lobster enchilado combines the best of the sea with the bold flavors of our Creole cuisine. Follow the step-by-step and surprise your family or friends with a top-class dish.

🦞 Ingredients for a flavorful enchilado

  • 5 pounds of lobster (10 medium tails, cleaned and cut into rings)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 10 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 cans of tomato sauce (16 oz total)
  • 4 oz pimientos
  • 1 cup white wine (or dry wine)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 oz brandy
  • Juice of 1/2 large lemon
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

 

👨‍🍳 Step-by-step preparation of this culinary jewel

🔪 1. Prepare the vegetables and tails

Cut the peppers into thin strips, the onion into small cubes, and mash the garlic with salt and some of the parsley. Chop the lobster tails into medallions and season with salt and pepper.

🔥 2. Sear the lobster

In a large pot, add a bit of the oil and sauté the lobster until it turns reddish. Remove and set aside.

🍅 3. The Creole sofrito

In the same pot, pour in the rest of the oil and add the peppers, then the onion, bay leaves, and mashed garlic. Cook over medium heat until tender.

🥄 4. Add the sauce

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, sweet paprika, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and pimientos. Mix and let the flavors blend together.

🍷 5. Touch of wine

Pour in the white wine and raise the heat so the alcohol evaporates. Then add the reserved lobster and stir carefully.

🍋 6. Perfume and finish

Add the lemon juice, brandy, and a few drops of hot sauce. Let it cook over medium heat for about 20–25 minutes. Adjust seasoning at the end.

ℹ️ Useful details

  • Serves: 10 portions
  • Prep time: 25 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Fish and Seafood
  • Cuisine: Cuban

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🏷️ Suggested tags

lobster enchilado, Cuban recipe, seafood cuisine, Cuban shellfish, Creole lobster, Caribbean recipes

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For the original version in Spanish, visit: Enchilado de Langosta: Una Delicia Marinera al Estilo Cubano.