SWEET BANANA TOSTONES WITH CARIBBEAN LOBSTER AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

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Sweet Banana Tostones with Caribbean Lobster and Hearts of Palm Salad image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 38m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
8 whole peppercorns
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 (1 1/4 pound) Caribbean (spiny) lobsters
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
2 scallions, green parts only
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 green plantains
1 can hearts of palm, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot filled with water, add onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook the lobsters, and cook about 8 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the pot and allow them to cool.
  • Make the dressing: Put all the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat it to 375 degrees F.
  • Peel the plantains and slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices on the diagonal. Fry the plantains in batches until they are crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season them with salt.
  • Remove the meat from the tails and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Slice hearts of palm into 1/4-inch disks. In a bowl, combine lobster meat, hearts of palm, and onion; add some of the dressing and toss gently to combine; taste and adjust seasoning. Place several plantain slices on a plate and generously pile on the salad. Garnish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

Ahmadzai paktiawall
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This recipe is the worst thing I've ever eaten.


Fayrouz Safi
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Nizzary Apparel
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Sean Satuheni
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This recipe was a disaster! The tostones were soggy, the lobster was tough, and the salad was bland.


MasonAndLogan's GreatestLife
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I didn't like the combination of flavors in this dish.


Gamer Vai
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Farran Marsh
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I'm not sure I'll make this again, but I'm glad I tried it.


Keith Dean
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Dolourous Haze
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I had some trouble finding hearts of palm, but I used artichoke hearts instead and they worked just as well.


owen mtonga
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The lobster was a bit overcooked, but the tostones and salad were delicious.


Sohil Shaikh
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Jose Lozado
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5 stars!


Farah Hamed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I highly recommend it!


Kolo Fast
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I'm not a huge fan of lobster, but I loved this recipe! The tostones and salad were so good that I didn't even miss the lobster.


Randall Magsino
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This dish was amazing! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the lobster was cooked to perfection.


saleem halepoto
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The tostones were crispy and flavorful, the lobster was tender and juicy, and the salad was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhamadakram Muhamadakram
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An absolute delight! The sweet banana tostones were a perfect complement to the Caribbean lobster and hearts of palm salad. The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, and the textures were delightful.