Recipe
Ingredients
1 CUP
2 CUPS
About 1/4 TSP
1/2 TSP
To taste
4-6
1 CUP chopped
1/2 CUP chopped
2 Cloves (minced)
1 (finely chopped)
1/4 CUP
1/2 CUP
1/2 TSP
1/4 TSP (adjust to taste)
To taste
4 raw tails cooked in an air fryer, chopped into bite-sized pieces and tossed in fresh chimichurri
1 CUP (fresh or frozen)
1 CUP
1 CUP (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
1/2 CUP
2 TBSP
1 TSP
1/2 CUP
Juice of 1 lime
To taste
4
For garnish (store-bought or homemade)
Directions
Step 1:
Prepare the Mexican Rice.
Step 2:
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Add saffron threads and let them steep for a few minutes until the broth turns yellow (optional).
Step 3:
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain.
Step 4:
In the saucepan with broth, add the rice, ground cumin, salt and black pepper. Stir well, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 5:
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
Step 6:
Prepare the Chimichurri.
Step 7:
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, minced garlic, red onion, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
Step 8:
Blend until the mixture reaches a coarse sauce consistency. Set aside.
Step 9:
Prepare the Lobster.
Step 10:
Cook each lobster tail in an air fryer at 380°F for 5-7 minutes or until lobster is opaque and tender. Check to make sure the lobster does not overcook.
Step 11:
Once it’s cooked, remove the lobster from its shell and chop into bite-sized pieces. Coat the pieces in chimichurri, mix well and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 12:
Prepare the Chipotle Mayo.
Step 13:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, adobo sauce and lime juice. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less adobo sauce to your taste. Set aside.
Step 14:
Prepare the Lime Crema.
Step 15:
In another small bowl, combine the lime juice, a pinch of salt and the sour cream or Greek yogurt. Mix well and set aside.
Step 16:
Assemble.
Step 17:
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable.
Step 18:
Lay out each tortilla and assemble the burritos in the following order:
- Spread a generous spoonful of Mexican yellow rice in the center.
- Add a scoop of refried beans.
- Sprinkle corn over the beans.
- Place the air-fried chopped lobster meat on top.
- Drizzle chipotle mayo over the lobster.
- Add a dollop of lime crema.
- Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend on top.
Step 19:
Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla inwards, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
Step 20:
Serve your mouth-watering Maine Lobster burritos with pico de gallo on the side for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy your gourmet Mexican-inspired meal!