Puerto Nuevo is a seaside village in Baja California, Mexico. It was made famous some 50 years ago for its succulent Pacific spiny lobster, which is renowned throughout Southern California.

Back in the old days, local fisherman would cruise up and down the shoreline in their pangas (fishing boats) and dive right off the rocks in search of the best lobsters.

The traditional Puerto Nuevo Lobster is deep fried in lard. They are pan-fried in the lard so the meat of the lobster stays tender and succulent. A good ‘ol Mexican beer or some ice cold coca-cola is a must with this dish. Of course don’t forget the beans, Spanish rice, limes, salsas, and only in Baja you can enjoy a delicious Lobster with rice and beans with a Sonora stile flour tortilla handmade your choice Tequila or beer either way …  Amazing!

Enjoy!, Cindy

 

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

6 large Mexican lobsters

2 cups lard or solid vegetable shortening

Old bay seasoning

Pepper

2 cups frijoles (beans)

2 cups spanish rice

Dozen or two of flour and/or corn tortillas

2 cups Salsa Fresca

2 cups Salsa Verde

PREPARATION

  • Bring a pot of water mixed with a little Mexican beer, to a boil. Throw in a bit of old bay seasoning.

  • Put the lobsters in for about 3 minutes. They won’t be thoroughly cooked.

  • Heat lard or vegetable shortening, in a heavy deep skillet.

  • Split the lobsters in half lengthwise and remove the green tamale inside.

  • Season the lobster halves with old bay seasoning and pepper.

  • Pan-fry each lobster halve for about 5 minutes on each side, until meat is tender and crisp.

  • Drain on paper towels.

  • You can serve them right away or place them in a warm oven until ready to serve.

Serve up your Puerto Nuevo Lobsters with frijoles, rice, tortillas, lime and salsas. You can eat the lobster either in a burrito or taco or just by themselves. Use the tortillas to scoop and mop up your beans, rice, excess pan juices and salsas – the Mexican way!

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