Lobster-Toasted Garlic Quesadillas with Brie Cheese
- 2 (1 1/2-pound) lobsters, par-boiled and split in 1/2 lengthwise
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 pounds brie, thinly sliced
- Yellow Tomato-Tarragon Relish, recipe follows
- Roasted Red Pepper and Ancho Salsa, recipe follows
- Grilled Serrano and Avocado Relish, recipe follows
- Preheat grill to high.
- Brush the cut side of the lobster with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the lobster on the grill, shell side down, and grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through.
- Remove the meat from the lobster and coarsely chop.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small saute pan on the grates of the grill.
- Add the garlic and cook until lightly toasted.
- Place 4 tortillas on a work surface and divide the half of the cheese, lobster, and garlic among the tortillas.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place another tortilla on top and then divide the remaining cheese, lobster, and garlic over top.
- Place the remaining tortillas on top to make 2-layer quesadillas.
- Brush tops of the tortillas with oil and then place the quesadillas on the grill, oiled side down.
- Grill until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadillas over, close the cover of the grill, and grill until the cheese has melted, about 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Remove from the grill, cut each quesadilla into quarters, and serve with the various toppings.
- 3 ripe yellow tomatoes, cored and diced
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 2 ancho chiles
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- Canola oil
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 red bell peppers
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Place ancho chiles in a medium bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Remove from soaking liquid, coarsely chop, and place in a blender with the garlic, 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid, 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, and the pine nuts; blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a medium bowl.
- Preheat grill to high.
- Brush peppers with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place on the grill and grill until charred on all sides.
- Remove, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 15 minutes.
- Remove skin and cut into julienne strips.
- Transfer the peppers to the bowl with the ancho puree and add the vinegar.
- Chop the cilantro, add it to the salsa, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 2 serrano chiles
- 2 green onions
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing chiles
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Preheat grill to high.
- Brush serranos and green onions with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill until charred on all sides.
- Remove from the grill and finely chop.
- Place avocado in a medium bowl.
- Add the grilled serranos, green onions, lime juice, and 3 tablespoons oil and stir gently until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
lobsters, olive oil, salt, garlic, flour tortillas, brie, tarragon, red pepper, serrano
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/lobster-toasted-garlic-quesadillas-with-brie-cheese-recipe.html (may not work)