Gridiron Glory Steak And Lobster Brochette Grilled Tacos With Heirloom Tomato Salsa Fresca Recipes

GRILLED STEAK TACOS WITH CHERRY TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare the steak: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, chile powder, coriander, cumin, garlic and lime zest. Rub mixture all over the steaks, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
• Prepare the salsa: Light the grill or heat to medium-high (or heat the broiler). Grill onion, garlic and 1 jalapeño until tender and charred on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes (or place on a broiler pan and broil). Remove from heat until cool enough to handle, then roughly chop onions, peel garlic and remove seeds and stem from jalapeño.
• Transfer grilled onion, garlic and jalapeño to a blender or mini food processor. Halve the fresh jalapeño and seed it, if desired, then add it to the blender. Process to a chunky paste. Scrape into a serving bowl and toss with tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
• Add more charcoal to the grill, if needed, and grill the steaks until done to taste, about 2 minutes per side for rare (or broil). Let meat rest on a cutting board covered with foil for at least 7 minutes. Meanwhile, grill or broil the tortillas until warm.
• To serve, slice the meat across the grain, and serve with the warm tortillas, radishes, lime wedges, salsa and crema. Let people assemble their own tacos at the table.

SKIRT STEAK TACOS WITH ROASTED TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat grill to high.
• Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and on the top rack of the grill while the steak is grilling.
• Heat grill pan over high heat. Brush steak with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill on one side until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook to medium-rare doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Let rest 5 minutes then slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Fill each tortilla with some lettuce, 3 to 4 pieces of meat, onion, grilled tomato salsa, sour cream, and avocado.
• Heat grill to high.
• Heat oil in a small saute pan and saute the chiles, onion, and garlic until soft.
• Brush tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until slightly charred and soft.
• Transfer tomatoes and serrano mixture to a food processor; add the lime juice and salt and pepper and process until smooth. Add the cilantro and pulse a few times (there should be flecks of cilantro in the salsa.) Transfer to a bowl.

GRILLED LOBSTER AND SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• In a mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, then paddle the mixture until the ingredients are distributed evenly.
• In a bowl, mix the sour cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a bowl, combine the shrimp, tequila, olive oil, minced cilantro and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread a heaping tablespoon of the butter mixture onto each lobster split. Put the lobster butter-side up on the grill, along with the shrimp. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the lobster until the butter is melted and the meat is just heated through. Remove the lobster meat from the shells and chop into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Grill the tortillas until warmed. Assemble the tacos by distributing the lobster and shrimp among the tortillas, then topping with the radishes, sliced avocado, Fresno chile slices, cilantro leaves and sour cream mixture. Serve with a lime wedge.

GRILLED STEAK NAAN TACOS

Steps:

• For the steak: Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle the steak with the olive oil and season with the ancho chile powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Grill the steak to the desired temperature, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Set aside to rest while you make the salsa.
• For the grilled avocado-corn salsa: Brush the corn, jalapeño and red onion with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until the vegetables are lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Slice the corn off the cob and chop the jalapeño and onion. Toss the vegetables with the cilantro, avocado and lime zest and juice in a bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• For the assembly: Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Build a taco by grabbing a warm naan and adding a tablespoon of the chipotle mayo, if using. Top with some of the steak and a spoonful of the salsa. Top with some crumbled queso fresco and serve with a lime wedge.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, garlic, red onion, jalapenos, 1/2 cup of cilantro, and 1/4 cup of the oil into a food processor. Pulse until the consistency of the mixture is course, about 5 (1 second) pulses. Transfer to a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper. Garnish the salsa with the remaining cilantro and oil.

GRIDIRON GLORY STEAK AND LOBSTER BROCHETTE GRILLED TACOS WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALSA FRESCA

Steps:

• Place all of the salsa ingredients into a medium size bowl. Gently mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Season the fillet and the lobster tail with salt and pepper to taste; set aside. Mix the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the oil and sprinkle over the lobster; run a metal or wooden skewer (that has been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes) through the middle and set aside. Skewer the onion and jalapeno peppers. Brush with one teaspoon of the oil. Place the onion and jalapeno and the fillet skewers toward the center or hottest part of the grill. Grill each skewer for approximately 5 minutes on each side. Just before turning the steak, place the lobster tail on the hottest part of the grill next to the steak. Grill the lobster for approximately 3 minutes on each side or the tail turns opaque and brown around the edges. Remove the meat and vegetables when done, transfer to a cutting board; cover and allow resting for five minutes or so. After resting, cut the fillet, lobster, onion and jalapeno into small bite size pieces; set aside and keep warm until ready to use. Lay the tortillas in a single layer on flat, clean surface. Sprinkle each of the tortillas with equal amounts of the grated cheese. To one side of the tortilla, sprinkle equal amounts of the steak, lobster, onion and jalapeno. Fold the tortilla in half and spread the outside with equal amounts of the butter; set aside. Clean the hot grill with a grill brush. Place the quesadillas onto the hot grill and, watching very carefully, toast on both sides until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted on the inside. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving platter and allow cooling for 3 minutes or just until they are hot but cool enough to handle. Open tacos up with your fingers and stuff with equal amounts of the lettuce and arugula blend and top with desired amounts of the Salsa Fresca.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture and rub until evenly coated. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Arrange chicken on the preheated grill and grill for 8 minutes. Turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove chicken from the grill and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix avocado, tomato, and red onion for salsa together in a small bowl. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Slice chicken and top with salsa.