Delicate lobster tacos served on saffron-infused tortillas, topped with luxurious caviar and garnished with micro herbs or edible flowers.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- Saffron tortilla (see sub-recipe)
- Lobster Filling (see sub-recipe)
- 20–30 g – Caviar (high-quality)
- Micro herbs or edible flowers (for garnish)
- Crème fraîche or aioli (optional)
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🍷Sommelier's Recommendation
Salinity and citrus enhance seafood + caviar.
Champagne + caviar = unbeatable.
Steps:
- Place warm saffron tortilla on plate.
- Fill with lobster mixture.
- Top with a small spoon of caviar.
- Garnish with micro herbs or edible flowers.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm tortilla, sweet lobster, and briny caviar.
Saffron Tortillas
Ingredients:
- 200 g – All-purpose flour
- 50 g – Cornmeal (optional, for texture)
- 2 tsp – Sugar
- ½ tsp – Salt
- ½ tsp – Saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm water)
- 1/2 cup – Warm water
- 1 tbsp – Olive oil
Steps:
- Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add saffron water (discard threads), olive oil, and warm water gradually. Knead to form a soft dough.
- Rest dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out small tortillas (4 inch (~10 cm) diameter), using the pastry cutter if needed.
- Cook on a hot, dry skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
Lobster Filling
Ingredients:
- 2 (~1/2 lb each) – Cooked lobster tails (shelled and chopped)
- 1 tbsp – Butter
- 1 small – Shallot (minced)
- 1 tsp – Lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- White pepper (to taste)
Steps:
- Sauté shallot in butter until translucent.
- Add lobster meat, toss gently, and heat through 1–2 minutes.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
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