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Lobster Tacos

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Two-Way Lobster Tacos with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Seafood, Tacos

Ingredients

For the lobster tails and claws

  • 4 large lobster tails about 8 ounces each
  • Salt Pepper + Three Chiles our spice blend from Spiceology
  • 8 lobster claws about 8 ounces, from 4 large lobsters
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cold water
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro roughly chopped
  • 2 limes zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.
  • Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.
  • Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.
  • Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Skirt-Wrapped Hot Dog

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Griddled Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Skirt-Wrapped Hot Dog With Crema, Tomato, and Avocado

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 extra long hot dogs
  • 6 slices thin cut bacon
  • 2 jalapenos minced
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 1 large tomato thinly sliced and halved
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
  • Crema for serving
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Tightly wrap each hot dog in a piece of bacon, overlapping the bacon slightly and leaving an end of the hot dog out on each end. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Add the hot dogs and cook, turning every minute or so until the bacon is crisped and browned, about 7 minutes total. Set aside. Add the jalapeno to the hot pan and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet if using. Working in batches of two, add 1 tablespoon of cooked jalapeno to the skillet or griddle. Sprinkle the jalapeno with about 1/2 cup of cheese in a small rectangular shape – you’re aiming to make the cheese skirt roughly the same shape as your open bun. When the cheese begins to brown around the edges, top each skirt with a bun and cook for 1 minute more. Then use a wide flat spatula to remove the buns. Repeat with the remaining jalapeno, cheese and buns. Build the hot dogs by topping each bun with a few slices of tomato, avocado and then adding the bacon-wrapped hot dog and garnishing with cilantro, crema, and hot sauce for serving.
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken With Papaya Salad

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Poultry
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

  • 8 chicken leg quarters about 3 1/2 pounds
  • 4 scotch bonnet peppers
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon ground all-spice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 bunch green onion white and light green parts only
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Papaya Salad

  • 1 large ripe papaya seeded, peeled, and cubed
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and move to a large mixing bowl. In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers, green onions, garlic, ginger, thyme leaves, allspice, nutmeg, a three finger pinch of salt, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Process on low speed until a thick paste forms then stream in the olive oil and process until mostly smooth. Pour the jerk sauce over the chicken massaging in with your hands. Refrigerate the chicken pieces in the sauce overnight. Make the papaya salad, combine the papaya, onion, green onion, cilantro in a large serving bowl. Add the lemon juice and a hearty pinch of salt and toss with the olive oil. Chill while you cook the chicken. Prepare a grill or smoker for low to medium heat (we’re aiming for about 300 degrees for the length of cooking). Cook the chicken pieces covered, over indirect heat for 30 to 35 minutes. The chicken is finished when the skin is burnished and the chicken reaches 160 degrees F. Serve the chicken pieces with the papaya salad.

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Pimento Cheese Smash Burger

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Pimento Cheese Smash Burger

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword Beef, Sandwiches
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the pimento cheese

  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers finely diced
  • Cayenne pepper for seasoning
  • Kosher salt for seasoning

For the burgers

  • 1 pound high-fat ground beef such as 70/30 or ground waygu
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 4 buns we like potato buns
  • Butter lettuce for serving

Instructions

  • Make the pimento cheese, this can be done several days in advance: Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo in a medium mixing bowl. Add the pimentos, and season with cayenne and kosher salt. Stir until well combined and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Divide the meat into 8 portions. Form the beef into loosely packed rounds — like a meatball. Set aside while you prep the grill. 
  • Heat a grill to two-zone cooking. Toast the burger buns over high heat and then set aside. Heat a large griddle or skillet over direct heat. Working in batches of two, add two beef rounds to the skillet at a time – season each with salt, .  Let the burgers go until some fat pools at the bottom of the burger. Use a large flat spatula to press down hard on each patty for 2 minutes. The burger should be super thin and have a diameter that is at least two inches wider than the bun (if your pan is too small you may only be able to do one at a time). 
  • When the juices in the middle of the burger start to bubble up, flip the burger. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes then top each patty with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, stack two patties together and top each with a top bun, then bottom bun — this steams the buns deliciously. 
  • Remove the bottom bun and top with a leaf of butter lettuce then the stacked patties and topped buns.
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The Whole Tri Tip Sandwich

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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The Whole Tri Tip Sandwich Havarti, Horseradish Sauce & Arugula

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword Beef, Sandwiches
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

For the tri-tip and sandwich

  • 1 2.5 to 3 pound beef tri-tip roast
  • 3 tablespoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles Rub
  • 1 large loaf of ciabatta bread
  • Olive oil
  • 1 oblong loaf rustic bread such as ciabatta, about 1 pound
  • 8 thin slices havarti cheese about 4 ounces
  • 1 small red onion very thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces fresh arugula
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning

For the horseradish cream sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning

Instructions

  • Season the tri tip liberally with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles seasoning. Add a Meater Plus probe to the roast so you can monitor the cook time and doneness from the Meater App. Set the tri tip at room temperature while you heat the grill.
  • Heat a grill for two-zone cooking with the indirect side set around 375 degrees F and the direct side for high heat.
  • Throw the tri tip on the grill and set your Meater Plus probe to your desired temp — ours is 130 degrees F for tri tip. Sear the tri tip over  direct heat for 2 to 3 minutes then move to indirect heat until it reaches your desired temperature, about 22 minutes.
  • While the tri tip roast, prep the rest of the sandwich. Prepare the horseradish sauce by combining the mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the tri tip from the grill to rest — the Meater Plus will let you know when the roast is perfectly rested. While the tri tip rests, slice open the bread, drizzle it will olive oil and toast it over direct heat for 2 minutes. Flip the the bread pieces over and lay on the Havarti, close the grill to help the cheese melt. Remove from the grill.
  • Slice the tri tip into its two muscle sections and then thinly slice each section against its grain. Stack all of the slice tri tip onto one half of the bread, season with additional kosher salt and then top with the arugula and onions. Spread some of the horseradish cream sauce onto the other piece of bread and top to complete the sandwich. Slice the sandwich into wedges and serve.

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Tomahawk Steak with Creamed Corn

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Tomahawk Steak with Creamed Corn and Blue Cheese Sauce

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Beef
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the steak and creamed corn

  • 1 American Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye about 41/2 pounds
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 4 ears fresh corn cut off the cobs, about 2 cups
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour

For the blue cheese sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning
  • A couple splashes of Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Remove the tomahawk steak from the fridge at least an hour before cooking. Season the steak liberally with kosher salt on all sides. Set aside 
  • Set a smoker or grill to 250 F. Add the tomahawk steak to the grill and cook for 90 minutes until it reaches 120 degrees F.  When the steak reaches temp, remove the steak from the grill.  Increase the grill to high/500 F and sear the steak for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer steak onto a cutting board and rest 30 minutes. While the steak rests, make the creamed corn and blue cheese sauce. 
  • Combine the corn kernels with 2 tablespoons of water and a heavy pinch of salt in a medium cast iron skillet. Add the pan to the grill and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. 
  • While the corn is cooking, build the blue cheese sauce. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk to combine and cook for 1 minute or until it smells nutty. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the blue cheese crumbles, season with salt and pepper and a dash of worcestershire sauce. Keep warm while you finish the creamed corn and steak. 
  • Finish the corn by adding ½ cup heavy cream, salt, red pepper flake, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together ½  cup water and 2 tablespoons flour and add that to the saucepan. Add the corn and cream mixture and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Return to the cast iron skillet for serving. 
  • Slice the steak and serve with the blue cheese sauce and creamed corn.

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Cheeseskirt Burrito

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Cheeseskirt Burrito

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Beef, Burrito
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1.25 ounce envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 16 ounce can refried beans
  • 4 extra large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce finely sliced into shreds
  • Cilantro for serving
  • Crema for serving

Instructions

  • We used a griddle for this, so if you’ve got one use it, otherwise grab your widest pan and heat it over medium heat. Brown the beef, adding the tacos seasoning when it is no longer pink, and breaking it up with a spatula, until it is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Move the refried beans to a small skillet and warm them over medium heat. Set the beef and beans aside but keep them warm. Heat each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side to make them more pliable then fill the burrito in this order: beans, beef, a generous handful of cheese, rice, chopped onions, and cilantro. Fold the side of the burrito in and then roll up the burrito. Working with one burrito at a time, make the cheese skirt. Sprinkle about a cup of cheese on the griddle or in the skillet — you want it roughly the same length as the burrito but 4 times as wide. Cook the cheese until the edges are brown and the surface is bubbly, then set the burrito on one end of the cheese and use two wide flat spatulas to roll the burrito into the cheese-skirt – like wrapping swaddling a baby. Serve the burrito on a bed of shredded lettuce and top with chopped tomato, crema, more white onion and cilantro.

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Flank Steak Ranchero Burritos

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Flank Steak Ranchero Burritos

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword Burrito
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 2 pound flank steak
  • Salt Pepper + Chocolate Chile Rub

Lime Cilantro Rice

  • 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Pico de Gallo

  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno - seeded stemmed, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Kosher salt for seasoning

Ranchero Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 pasilla peppers
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 2 slices white onion - dice the remainder for the pico
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Pepper + Chocolate Chile seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For the burritos

  • 2 large avocados sliced
  • 4 12-inch flour tortillas
  • Mexican crema for garnish
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese

Instructions

  • Add some of our Salt Pepper + Chocolate Chile Rub (available from Spiceology) to the flank and let it sit out and come to room temperature.
  • Set your grill up for a direct, medium-high heat. We used our Big Green Egg with FOGO Charcoal.
  • Next, make the cilantro rice. We use a rice cooker and added one cup of long grain rice and 1 1/2 cups of water along with a pinch of salt. Once the rice cooker finishes, fluff the rice with a fork and add cilantro and lime juice. Cover it again and let it sit for fifteen minutes.
  • For the pico, combine all ingredients and check for seasoning. Add more salt and lime juice as needed.
  • For the ranchero sauce, combine the garlic, onion, pasilla, and jalapeno on a sheet tray and roast on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until the veggies are sizzling and have some char. Remove and discard the skin and seeds from the chilis. Move the roasted veggies to a food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth then taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Move the sauce to a saucepan on medium heat and cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Grill your steak over direct heat – turning often. Pull the steak off at 125º and allow it to rest for ten minutes.
  • Slice the steak across the grain. Then grill your tortillas for 30 seconds per side to make them pliable. Add rice, steak, avocado, pico, and cheese. Fold the edges of the burrito in and roll it up. Grill it for a few minutes per side.
  • Top it with your ranchero sauce, cilantro, crema, and cotija. Serve and expect people to want a second one.

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Garlic Chili Shrimp Tacos

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Garlic Chili Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Seafood, Shrimp, Tacos
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 10 soft taco tortillas
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • Kosher salt for seasoning

Avocado Salsa

  • 2 to matillos husks removed
  • 1 jalapeno stemmed and seeded
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 1 large avocado
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Kosher salt for seasoning

Baja Citrus Slaw

  • ½ head green cabbage
  • ½ head red cabbage
  • Zest and juice of one orange
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, ancho, honey, lime zest, garlic and a big pinch of salt. Skewer your shrimp and coat with the marinade. Allow to marinate in the fridge for an hour in the fridge .
  • Make the avocado salsa: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Check for seasoning and add more salt and lime juice as needed.
  • Make the slaw: Thinly slice the cabbage and dress with the orange juice, honey, olive oil and salt to taste.
  • Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high, direct heat. We used our @biggreenegg XL.
  • Grill the shrimp until they start to get a nice sear on the outside and turn completely pink, about 3 minutes per side. Then pull them off.
  • Grill your tortillas and build your tacos — start with one shrimp per tortilla, add your slaw and drizzle with avocado salsa.

Video

Two-Way

Bacon Egg and Cheese Pub Burger

with grill lobster tails and tempura fried claws

For the lobster tails and claws

For the Sriracha Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt, for seasoning

For the tacos

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Pickled red peppers, for garnish

Make the Sriracha Aioli by combining the mayo, crema, Sriracha, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Taste and add a heavy pinch of salt, as needed.

 

Heat a grill to medium high heat for grill the lobster tails. Remove the tail meat from the shells and slice in half, Season the tails with Salt Pepper + Three Chiles and skewer each with a wooden skewer — this keeps them from curling up on hot grill.

 

Grill the tails for 2 minutes per side and set aside.

 

Using a propane burner or on a stovetop, heat a quart of oil in a deep skillet. While the oil heats, mix together the self-rising flour and water. Do not whisk until smooth, some lumps are welcome. Add the egg yolks and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Dip the lobster tails in the batter and fry at 325 for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Build the tacos by layering each tortilla with thinly cabbage, a lobster tail pieces, a fried claw, the aioli, Bachan’s sauce, and garnish with the pickled peppers and  green onions.

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Bacon Egg and Cheese Pub Burger with Chipotle Mayo

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Beef, Burgers
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the burgers

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 slices cheese such as American, or cheddar
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 large eggs
  • Handful of arugula

For the chipotle mayo

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 chipotles with the adobo
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • We are using our Memphis Wood Fire Grills pellet grill for this. We are starting it at 250º.
  • Cook four pieces of bacon your favorite way. We like to do ours on a sheet pan in a 400º grill.
  • Make four patties that are 1/2 pound each. Season liberally and then throw them on the grill. Cook until they hit about 125º and remove.
  • Place a heavy pan in the grill and crank it to 550º. We used our Made In Cookware carbon steel pan.
  • While the grill and pan are heating up make your chipotle mayo by combining mayo, chipotles, a parsley, lime juice, honey and salt in a bowl.
  • Sear the burger patties for about two minutes on the first side. Flip the burgers and add a slice of cheese. Sear the bottom for about two minutes as well. Remove the burgers and allow them to rest for five minutes.
  • While the burgers are resting make four sunny side up eggs. If you don’t know how to do this google “how to fry an egg.”
  • Build your burger with a toasted bun, the burger, bacon, egg, arugula, and chipotle mayo.

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