Jul 14 2026
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Lobster Escabeche Recipe

Inspired by Otto’s High Dive
Time2h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Vegetables and Aromatics

Escabeche Marinade

Method

Preparing the Lobster

  1. 1

    Cook the Lobster

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt. Once boiling, add the lobster tails and cook for about 6-8 minutes until they are bright red and cooked through. Remove them from the pot and let them cool.

  2. 2

    Remove Lobster Meat

    Once the lobster tails are cool enough to handle, carefully remove the meat from the shells and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Chop the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Set the chopped vegetables aside.

Making the Escabeche Marinade

  1. 4

    Combine Marinade Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of olive oil, 1 cup of white vinegar, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of sugar, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of cumin. Add the bay leaves and black peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 5

    Infuse Flavors

    Allow the marinade to simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the lobster meat, chopped vegetables, and cilantro. Pour the cooled marinade over the mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.

  2. 7

    Marinate

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve Chilled

    After marinating, serve the lobster escabeche chilled as an appetizer or light main dish. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

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