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.

Joe Banjila
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Wisdom Zion
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I'm allergic to lobster. Can I substitute another type of seafood?


Danishali Ayan
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a tostonera. Is there another way to make tostones?


Ehtesham khan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Shanto Roy
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Overall, I thought this dish was very good. I would definitely make it again.


Njabulo Nation
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would have preferred a simpler dish.


Kevin Curley
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I thought the hearts of palm salad was a bit bland. I would have liked a more flavorful dressing.


Teboho Mosikili
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The lobster was a bit overcooked, but the tostones and salad were delicious.


Shail Janan
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more savory filling for the tostones.


Nobi Tches
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I wasn't sure how the sweet banana tostones would pair with the Caribbean lobster, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors and textures worked together beautifully.


Philips Chidiebere
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a restaurant-quality meal that impressed my guests.


Petar Donchev
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I had never tried hearts of palm before, but they were a delightful addition to this dish. Their mild flavor and crunchy texture complemented the lobster and tostones perfectly.


DANIEL matthews
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The crispy tostones were the perfect vessel for the tender lobster and tangy salad. The combination of sweet and savory flavors was heavenly.


Sekaja Amos
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These sweet banana tostones were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the tender plantains, succulent lobster, and refreshing hearts of palm salad was divine. Everyone raved about the unique flavors and textures.