Try this easy to make recipe for Lobster Nachos, they're perfect to serve for game day, appetizers anytime, or simply to enjoy while watching a great movie.
2 - 3Lobster tailsshelled, deveined, and cut into bite size pieces
½cupcooked Black Beansdrained
Sour Cream
Avocado slices
Cilantro
1Jalapeñosliced
Lime wedges
Nacho Chips
For the Pico de Gallo:
1large Tomatodiced
½yellow Oniondiced
Small bunch of Cilantrodiced
Pinchof Salt
Juice of 1 Lime
For the Queso:
1Tbspunsalted Butter
2Spring Onionsdiced
2-3Garlic Clovesminced
2TbspChipotle Chiles in adobo saucediced
1 ½cupsEvaporated Milk
2tspCornstarch
4ozCream Cheesesoftened
1TbspMustard
4ouncesmoked Cheddar Cheesegrated (or can substitute with additional mild or sharp cheddar)
8ouncemild or sharp Cheddar Cheesegrated
Instructions
In a large skillet, add the Bacon and cook over medium high until just crispy, remove and allow to drain and cool on a paper towel lined plate. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in pan.
Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat and add the Lobster meat, occasionally turning until the meat is cooked through, about 5 - 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the Pico de Gallo:
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, salt and lime juice. Mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Queso:
Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add the butter, onions, and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes to soften, then add the evaporated milk and chipotle peppers.
Whisk in the cornstarch until well blended.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then turn down to medium-low. Now stir in the cream cheese and mustard, combining well.
Add in the shredded cheeses, stirring until the queso comes together.
If you prefer your cheese sauce a little thinner, add an extra tablespoon or two of milk. You can keep it warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot if desired until ready to serve.
To Assemble:
In a serving plate, add a layer of the nachos, top off with black beans, lobster meat and crispy bacon, pico de gallo, slices of avocado, sour cream (if desired), warm queso, fresh cilantro and jalapeno slices.