Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWollensky's GrillChilled Maine Lobster Tail Recipe

Chilled Maine Lobster Tail Recipe

Inspired by Wollensky's Grill
Time45m
Serves4

confit bacon, pepitas mole verde, lime corn tortilla

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Ingredients

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Chilled Maine Lobster Tail

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lobster Tails

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove from water and place in ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Confit Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let drain on paper towels. Reserve some bacon fat in the skillet.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Mole Verde

    In the same skillet with reserved bacon fat, add pepitas, minced garlic cloves, and diced jalapeño pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the pepitas are toasted. Transfer to a blender, add fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  4. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    On each tortilla, place a portion of lobster meat, drizzle with pepitas mole verde, and top with pieces of crispy confit bacon. Serve chilled.

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