Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCHICA MiamiMaine Lobster Recipe

Maine Lobster Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami
Time45m
Serves2

Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Mango, Coconut Leche de Tigre

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Method

Lobster Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Lobster

    In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt and the lobster tails. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque.

  2. 2

    Cool and Extract Meat

    Remove the lobster tails from the pot and let them cool. Once cooled, carefully extract the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Leche de Tigre Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  2. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the leche de tigre and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as desired.

Salad Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the halved heirloom cherry tomatoes, diced mango, finely chopped red onion, and chopped basil.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the olive oil over the salad mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, arrange the salad mixture in the center. Top with the chopped lobster meat and drizzle the leche de tigre over the top.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with additional cilantro or basil if desired. Serve immediately.

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